Colonial
Example: The colonial buildings still tell stories of the past era.
Definition
"Colonial" refers to anything related to a colony or the period of colonization, especially describing buildings, cultures, or practices associated with territories controlled by a foreign power during historical eras of expansion and settlement.
Etymology
The word "colonial" originates from the Latin word 'colonia,' meaning a settlement or farm. It entered English in the early 17th century, initially describing settlers or territories under control of a distant country. Did you know? The term reflects the historical expansion of European powers establishing colonies around the world.
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"Colonial" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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