Colonización (Colonization)

Definition

The process by which one country establishes control over another territory, often involving the migration and settlement of its own people in the newly acquired land.

Related terms

Imperialismo (Imperialism): The policy or practice of extending a nation's power by gaining political and economic control over other countries.

Conquistador(a) (Conqueror): An adventurer or soldier involved in the colonization and subjugation of foreign lands.

Población indígena (Indigenous population): Native inhabitants of a region prior to colonization.