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Meaning of colonial
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism
Etymology of colonial
The word "colonial" originates from the Latin "colonia," meaning "farm, settlement," and the suffix "-ial," which forms an adjective
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe territories or settlements under the control of a parent country
Synonyms
imperial
provincial
territorial
dependent
subsidiary
subject
tributary
satellite
puppet
vassal
feudal
historical
antiquated
outdated
primitive
rustic
rural
pastoral
agrarian
pioneering
settler
frontier
historical
traditional
cultural
ethnic
indigenous
aboriginal
native
ancestral
Definitions
- Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism
- * Relating to or characteristic of the period of history when a country or territory was a colony
- * Having a style or character reminiscent of the colonial period, especially in architecture or decoration
Usage Examples
- The colonial architecture of the city is a popular tourist attraction
- * The country's colonial past has had a lasting impact on its culture and politics
- * The novel explores the experiences of colonial settlers in the 18th century