![Wordup](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/PublicPics/logoFinal.webp)
Colony
Historical Importance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Historical context suggests dominance and control over the colonized region. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/hiKgRGhItuIJVSevt1Be4BRLjU.webp)
Cultural Sensitivity![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
The term may carry negative connotations of oppression and exploitation. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/ym7GTAQtDM07HiYlNYWM35Qq1I.webp)
Modern Usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Today, 'colony' can refer to regions with autonomy but linked to another country. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/s8yE2uiYW2iD2bTBefDL8t95c.webp)