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recolonize

Syllabification: (re·col·o·nize)
Pronunciation: /rēˈkäləˌnīz/
Definition of recolonize

verb

[with object]
  • (chiefly of a plant or animal species) colonize (a region or habitat) again.

Derivatives

recolonization

noun

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