Colonies meaning : A governmental unit created on land of another country owned by colonists from a country. A settlement of emigrants who move to a new place, but remain culturally tied to their place of origin Region or governmental unit created by another country and generally ruled by another country. An apartment complex or neighborhood. A group of people with the same interests or ethnic origin concentrated in a particular geographic area A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association. A local group of Beaver Scouts.