colonial
From Latin 'colonia', meaning 'settlement', related to 'colonus' meaning 'farmer or settler'.
ADJ
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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.
NOUN
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A person who is part of or associated with a colony, often a settler from the colonial power.
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- 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