v. (also -ise)
1. tr. a establish a colony or colonies in (a country or area). b settle as colonists.
2 intr. establish or join a colony.
3 tr. US Polit. plant voters in (a district) for party purposes.
4 tr. Biol. (of plants and animals) become established (in an area).
Derivatives:
colonization n. colonizer n.