The colonial administrator
Example: The colonial administrator implemented new policies in the territory.
Definition
"The colonial administrator" refers to a person appointed by a colonial power to govern and manage the affairs of a colony, overseeing political, economic, and social policies in the territory under colonial rule.
Etymology
The phrase "the colonial administrator" combines "colonial," derived from the Latin word 'colonia' meaning 'settlement' or 'farm,' and "administrator," from the Latin 'administrare' meaning 'to manage or govern.' It reflects the role of an official managing colonial territories.
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"The colonial administrator" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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