Definition: Colonisation is a process in which a country or region gains control over another, often by acquiring territory, resources, or military might. It can be seen as a form of self-determination and territorial expansion, where an indigenous people seeks to establish their own state within a larger one, either through conquest or peaceful means. The term "colonise" is derived from the Latin word "conos," which means "to discover." In this context, it refers to the act of discovering new territories