plural of lieutenant-colonel

(military) The military officer title.

plural of Kentucky Colonel

The highest title of honor bestowed by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, recognizing noteworthy accomplishments and service to a community, state or a nation.

(Marxism) A country which is officially an independent and sovereign nation, but in reality dependent and dominated by one or more countries.

An isolated community used to house lepers, usually in permanent quarantine from the rest of society.

To regain power after being colonized. / To be introduced into an ecosystem via natural processes.

(historical) France and its colonies from the sixteenth century forward. It collapsed when French colonies became independent after World War II.

plural of colongitude

(astronomy) The longitude of the morning terminator (division between illuminated and dark regions) on the Moon, as measured in degrees westward from the prime meridian.