Meaning of biocolonization | Babel Free
Definitions
- Colonization (typically of a surface) by biological organisms.
- Colonization (and taking control) of populations or states by taking control of their agricultural resources and making them reliant on the colonizer's (bio)medical or agricultural (especially genetically-modified) supplies.
Examples
“The shorter interval is likely because biocolonization becomes disfiguring more quickly once it has been established. The rate of recolonization may also have⟳ increased because horizontal surfaces of capstones were not cleaned […]”
“The term "biocolonization" is used to describe⟳ the combined control⟳ of genetic and agricultural resources by a few multinational firms, which holds a powerful weapon for the invasion of cultures. Biocolonization is regarded as a real threat facing large sectors worldwide, particularly when it affects human food.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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