What is the meaning of Colony?

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

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

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

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

An apartment complex or neighborhood.

A local group of Beaver Scouts.

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

To colonize.

Source: wiktionary.org