1. past tense of recolonize; to colonize again or establish colonies in a place that was previously colonized
Usage: past tense form

Examples

• The island was recolonized by European settlers in the 18th century.
• After the war, the territory was quickly recolonized by its former occupants.
• Scientists studied how the coral reef was recolonized by marine life.
• The abandoned mining town was eventually recolonized by new residents.
• Bacteria recolonized the sterilized surface within hours.
• The forest was recolonized by wildlife after the fire damage healed.