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colony 
n. a settlement formed under the auspices of a land company or by a group of persons of the same nationality or religion, or having similar principles.
- 1799 (1936) When he was in England, the Block of land called the Missessague Block had been pointed out to him . . . as the part of the Country properest for his Colony.
- 1878 A Colony is to be organized at Hamilton (Ont.) and vicinity, to move into the North-West Territories.
- 1964 [Advert.] PALLISER BARLEY -- PEARLING -- yielded 95 bushels per acre this year. . . . Contact Hutterite Colony . . . Ponoka, or write.
- 1799 (1936) When he was in England, the Block of land called the Missessague Block had been pointed out to him . . . as the part of the Country properest for his Colony.