colony

/ˈkɒl.ə.ni/noun
Elementary
1

A geographical area under the remote control of a country; especially to extract resources or exploit labor from that area.

2

A group of people who settle an area and maintain ties to their country of origin.

3

A group of people with similar interests, occupations, or characteristics, living in a particular area; the area such people occupy.

4

A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.

5

An apartment complex or neighborhood.

6

A local group of Beaver Scouts.

7

A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing