colony
colony
group of animals living together
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colony with Russian translation
colony usage examples
Колония тюленей отдыхала на скалах.
A colony of seals rested on the rocks.
С утёса мы видели большую колонию морских птиц на скалах.
From the cliff we could see a large colony of seabirds on the rocks.
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colony belongs to the topic "Animal Groups". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
colony synonyms
What's the difference between colony / group / herd / flock / swarm / pod
Primary term for a group of animals living together, often used in biological contexts.
A colony of penguins gathered on the ice.
Колония пингвинов собралась на льду.
A broad, general term for any collection of individuals; less specific than 'colony'.
A group of deer grazed near the river.
Группа оленей пастилась у реки.
Used for groups of large grazing mammals (cattle, deer); emphasizes hoofed, terrestrial animals.
A herd of cattle crossed the road.
Табун/стадо крупного рогатого скота перешёл дорогу.
Typically used for birds or small herd animals like sheep; emphasizes avian groups.
A flock of starlings performed in the evening sky.
Стая скворцов исполняла танец в вечернем небе.
Usually refers to a large, moving mass of insects (e.g., bees); often implies density and motion.
A swarm of locusts destroyed the crops.
Рой саранчи уничтожил посевы.
Used for groups of marine mammals (dolphins, orcas); uncommon outside marine context.
A pod of dolphins followed the boat.
Стая/группа дельфинов последовала за лодкой.
Commonly used for fish; emphasizes coordinated movement of many individuals.
A school of mackerel swam past the boat.
Косяк скумбрии проплыл мимо лодки.
Often used for groups of primates or soldiers; in animals it stresses social grouping.
A troop of baboons moved through the valley.
Стадо/отряд бабуинов прошло через долину.
Specifically refers to a beehive and the bee colony living in it; implies the structure and its inhabitants.
The hive was full of activity in spring.
Улей был полон жизни весной.
A broader concept: a community of organisms or people; includes ecological and human social contexts.
The coral reef supports a diverse marine community.
Коралловый риф поддерживает разнообразное морское сообщество.
More often applied to people (religious gatherings) or a gathered group of birds; less common for general animal groups.
A congregation gathered for the Sunday service.
Собрание/прихожане собрались на воскресную службу.
A technical term for a gathering of individuals; formal and more common in scientific contexts.
The aggregation of krill was recorded by researchers.
Учёные зафиксировали агрегирование криля.
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How to pronounce colony and what this word means
colony translation: колония. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce colony
/ˈkɒləni/
colony translation
колония
colony examples
A colony of seals rested on the rocks.
colony transcription
/ˈkɒləni/, /ˈkɑləni/
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colony meaning: what does it mean?
group of animals living together
colony pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
colony is pronounced as /ˈkɒləni/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
colony definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
A colony of seals rested on the rocks. Translation: Колония тюленей отдыхала на скалах.
Is colony part of Animal Groups vocabulary?
Yes, colony (колония) can be learned in the Animal Groups topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is colony part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, colony (колония) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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