O administrador colonial
Example: O administrador colonial supervisionou as políticas locais durante anos.
Definition
"O administrador colonial" refers to a colonial administrator responsible for overseeing and managing the governance, policies, and affairs of a colony on behalf of the ruling country. This role typically involved enforcing laws, collecting taxes, and maintaining order during colonial times.
Etymology
The term "o administrador colonial" combines Portuguese words where "administrador" means administrator, derived from Latin 'administrare' meaning 'to manage or direct,' and "colonial" relates to colonies, originating from Latin 'colonia,' meaning a settlement or farm. Did you know? Colonial administrators played key roles in expanding European influence overseas.
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