Colonies refer to territories or settlements established by a country in a distant land. These territories are typically governed and controlled by the colonizing power.
Related terms
Imperialism: Imperialism refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military force, or economic dominance.
Settlement: Settlement refers to the act of establishing a new community or group of people in an area previously uninhabited or sparsely populated.
Decolonization: Decolonization is the process by which colonies gain independence from their colonizing powers, often resulting in the establishment of sovereign nations.