ant colony

noun

A community of ants that live and work together as one organized social group, including a queen, workers, and developing young.

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Meanings

nounant colony (plural ant colonies)

plural ant colonies

  1. A community of ants that live and work together as one organized social group, including a queen, workers, and developing young.
  2. The nest or structure where the ants live.
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