Colonial

/kəˈloʊ.ni.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who settles in a colony.

The colonial sought new opportunities in the distant land.

adjective

Relating to a colony or colonies.

The colonial architecture in the town reflects its history as a former settlement.

Pertaining to the period of European domination of overseas territories.

The colonial powers often imposed their culture on the indigenous populations.

Describing a style or influence characteristic of the colonies.

The museum showcases a variety of colonial artifacts from different regions.

From Latin 'colonia', meaning 'farm' or 'settlement', from 'colere', meaning 'to cultivate'.

colonial powers

Nations that established and controlled colonies.

colonial era

The historical period during which many territories were colonized.

colonialism

The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial control over another country.

colonization

The action or process of settling among and establishing control over the indigenous people of an area.