colonial
/kəˈloʊniəl/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies, especially those established by European powers.
- She studied the colonial history of India in her university course.
- Many countries gained independence after years of colonial rule.
- The colonial architecture in the city reflects its European heritage.
- Relating to a style of furniture, architecture, or design from the American colonial period (1600s–1700s).
- Colonial curtains often feature simple patterns and natural fabrics.
- They decorated their living room with colonial furniture like a wooden rocking chair.
- The house has a colonial-style porch with white pillars.
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noun
- A person who lives in or comes from a colony.
- The colonials traded goods with the local indigenous people.
- The colonials built schools and churches in the new settlement.
- As a colonial, she felt a strong connection to her homeland across the ocean.
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