Koloniaal
Example: De koloniaal verleden van het land blijft belangrijk in de geschiedenis.
Definition
"Koloniaal" is an adjective describing something related to colonies or colonialism, often referring to the period or practices when a country establishes control over foreign territories. For example, "koloniaal" history involves the political and cultural impacts of colonial rule.
Etymology
The word "koloniaal" comes from the Dutch root related to 'kolonie,' which means colony, itself derived from the Latin 'colonia,' meaning a settlement or farm. Did you know? The term traces back to ancient Roman times when colonies were established to expand the empire.
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"Koloniaal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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