England established many colonies.
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Colonies
Synonyms for "colonies" (160 found)
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leaseleaseholdlegal claimlegal possessionlittermandantmandatemandated territorymandateemandatorymoietynationnationalitynuclear familyoccupancyoccupationorderoriginal titleowningpack
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France used to have many colonies in Africa.
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The English established colonies in America.
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The English established colonies in America in 1609.
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