colonial

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

ADJ (1)

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colonial literal / imperial / de asentamiento

Synonyms imperial , settler , overseas

Antonyms postcolonial , indigenous

Relating to a colony, colonialism, or the period when a country established and maintained colonies. It can also describe a style or characteristics associated with this period.

The city's architecture still bears strong traces of its colonial past. — Describing a historical period and its influence on style.
Many former colonial territories gained independence in the 20th century. — Referring to nations that were once colonies.
The exhibition showcased exquisite colonial furniture and household items. — Describing a style or type of object from that era.

NOUN (1)

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colono literal / colonista / concepto de colonización untranslatable (No direct equivalent term in SPANISH that captures the noun form of colonial as an idea of 'colonial'.)

Synonyms settler , colonist

Antonyms native

A person who has settled in a new colony or is a native of a colony. This term is primarily used historically to refer to settlers or inhabitants of a colonial territory.

plural
colonials

The first colonials endured harsh conditions to establish the new settlement. — Referring to early settlers in a colony.
During the American Revolution, the colonials fought for their freedom from the British Empire. — Referring to people living in the American colonies.