1. establishing colonies again in a place that was previously colonized
Usage: present participle of recolonize
2. moving back into and repopulating an area or habitat
Usage: often used in biological or ecological contexts

Examples

• The European powers began recolonizing parts of Africa in the late 19th century.
• Wolves are slowly recolonizing their former territories in the western United States.
• After the war ended, families started recolonizing the abandoned villages.
• Scientists observed birds recolonizing the island after the volcanic activity ceased.
• The company is recolonizing markets it had previously abandoned.
• Marine life is recolonizing the coral reef after years of restoration efforts.