1. territories under the political control of another country, typically one that is geographically distant
The European colonies in Africa were established during the 19th century.
As colônias europeias na África foram estabelecidas durante o século XIX.
2. a group of people of the same nationality or ethnic group living in a foreign country
There is a large Italian colonies in New York.
Há uma grande colônia italiana em Nova York.
3. a group of organisms of the same species living or growing together
Ant colonies can contain millions of workers.
As colônias de formigas podem conter milhões de operárias.
4. a place where a group of people settle to establish a community
The summer colonies attracted wealthy families to the coast.
As colônias de verão atraíram famílias ricas para a costa.