colonial

co-lo-ni-al · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism.

  2. 2.

    (of architecture) In the style of the period of colonial rule.

  3. 3.

    A native or inhabitant of a colony.

Phrases & expressions

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    colonial era — the period of colonization
  • •
    colonial rule — governance by a foreign power
  • •
    colonial style — architectural or decorative style from colonial times

Related words

Antonyms: independent, indigenous, native
See also: colonialism, colonies, colony
Synonyms: imperial, overseas, settler

Etymology

From Latin colonia meaning "farm, settlement," from colonus ("farmer, settler").