1. to establish or extend colonial control over a territory or people; to make a colony of
Usage: transitive verb; third person singular present tense of colonialize
2. to impose colonial attitudes, culture, or systems on a people or region
Usage: transitive verb; often used in postcolonial criticism

Examples

• European powers colonializes vast territories in Africa during the 19th century.
• The empire colonializes new regions to expand its economic influence.
• Western nations colonializes developing countries through economic policies.
• The documentary examines how colonialism colonializes indigenous populations.
• Modern corporations sometimes colonializes local markets and displace traditional businesses.
• The historian argues that the nation colonializes neighboring lands without military force.