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Colonia
A colonia was a Roman outpost, usually established by veterans of a Roman Legion, who received land as a part of their retirement from the Legions.
Some examples would be
- Lincoln, originally Lindum Colonia.
- Colchester, originally Colonia Claudia Victricensis.
- Jerusalem (Colonia Aelia Capitolina, after the Jewish War).
- Köln originally Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensis.
Modern uses
In Mexico, colonia is used for a neighbourhood. It's a frequent term in Mexico D.F. addresses.
Primarily Hispanic settlements along the U.S.-Mexican border are also called colonias. These are often substandard.
Colonia is also the name of a city in Uruguay.
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