Meaning of the word colonizer in English

What does colonizer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

colonizer

US /ˈkɑː.lə.naɪ.zər/
UK /ˈkɒl.ə.naɪ.zər/

Noun

a person or country that sends settlers to a place and establishes political control over it

Example:
The indigenous people resisted the colonizers.
Historically, many European nations were powerful colonizers.