colonial — relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈloʊniəl/
Example Sentences
- The colonial mansion was so fancy that even the ghosts wore powdered wigs.
- Many African countries gained independence from colonial powers in the 1960s.
- The colonial coffee plantation now serves the world's most ironic fair-trade coffee.
colonial
ADJECTIVE[/kəˈloʊniəl/]
relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism
The colonial governor inspects rows of imported tea crates at the harbor.
The colonial empire's territorial claims fade, but the memorial stands eternal.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin colonus, meaning 'farmer' or 'settler', the word evolved to denote people who established settlements in new territories. The term became associated with European expansion and the establishment of colonies in distant lands.
Breakdown
colonus (settler, farmer) + -ial (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'characterized by')
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📝Examples
“The colonial mansion was so fancy that even the ghosts wore powdered wigs.”
“Many African countries gained independence from colonial powers in the 1960s.”
“The colonial coffee plantation now serves the world's most ironic fair-trade coffee.”
“Colonial influences can still be seen in the legal systems of many former colonies.”
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