De kolonist
Example: De kolonist bouwde een nieuw dorp aan de rivier.
Definition
"De kolonist" refers to a settler who moves to a new area to establish a community, often in a foreign land. This person typically builds homes, farms, or villages, like in the example phrase where the settler built a new village by the river.
Etymology
The word "de kolonist" comes from the Latin 'colonus,' meaning farmer or settler. It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, referring to people who established colonies. Did you know? The term originally emphasized farming and land cultivation.
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