noun
country ruled by another country
ADJ. overseas Britain's overseas colonies | self-governing | penal, plantation
VERB + COLONY establish Settlers established a new colony in the early 18th century.
PREP. in a/the ~
group of animals/plants
ADJ. huge, large, thriving | small | breeding | ant, bird, seal, etc. | coral
VERB + COLONY form Some of the insects will leave to form a new colony.
PREP. in a/the ~ The birds nest in huge colonies. | ~ of a colony of ants