1. the acts or processes of establishing colonies in new territories
Usage: British spelling; plural form
2. the acts of taking control of places or peoples by force
Usage: British spelling; plural form; historical context

Examples

• The colonisations of Australia and New Zealand changed the continent forever.
• European colonisations in Africa had lasting economic impacts.
• The museum displayed artifacts from various colonisations throughout history.
• Students studied the different colonisations that shaped modern America.
• The book compared peaceful colonisations with violent conquests.
• Multiple colonisations occurred during the Age of Exploration.