The period in history when Britain established control over territories around the world, including Australia. British colonization had significant impacts on indigenous populations, land use patterns, economies, and cultural practices.
Related terms
Terra Nullius: A Latin term meaning 'nobody's land,' used by European colonizers to claim sovereignty over inhabited territories.
Penal Colony: A colony established for convicts as a form of punishment during British colonization.
Aboriginal People: Indigenous peoples who are native to Australia before British colonization.