colonization
//ˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən//
Noun
colonizationSingular
colonizationsPlural
1
The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.
The colonization of Africa by European powers had lasting effects on the continent.
2
The action of appropriating a place or domain for one's own use.
The colonization of online spaces by advertisers has changed how we experience the internet.