👉 Colonization is a concept in geography and anthropology that refers to the process of an area becoming habitable or potentially habitable due to the presence of human settlements, infrastructure, resources, etc. It can be defined as the act of creating or establishing permanent human settlements within a territory. Colonization can occur through various means, including military conquests, colonization efforts by governments, and economic development projects. The term "colonizable" refers to something that is capable of being colonized or has been colon