colonial
|co/lo/ni/al|
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/kəˈloʊ.ni.əl/
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/kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/
related to colonies
Etymology
Etymology Information
'colonial' originates from the Latin word 'colonia,' where 'colonia' meant 'settlement or farm.'
Historical Evolution
'colonia' transformed into the French word 'colonial,' and eventually became the modern English word 'colonial.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to a settlement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to a colony or colonies.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who lives in or comes from a colony.
The colonials were eager to establish their own government.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies.
The colonial architecture of the building was impressive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40