colonial

From Latin 'colonia', meaning 'settlement', related to 'colonus' meaning 'farmer or settler'.

ADJ (1)
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Synonyms imperial , settler , overseas

Relating to a colony or colonies, often in the context of the period of European colonialism.

  • The colonial architecture in the town reflects its history of European settlement.
  • Many colonial policies were designed to exploit the resources of the conquered territories.
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NOUN (1)
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Synonyms settler , colonist
Antonyms native

A person who is part of or associated with a colony, often a settler from the colonial power.

plural
colonials
  • The colonials adapted their farming techniques to the new environment.
  • She studied the impact of colonials on the indigenous cultures of the region.
plural: colonials