colonial
word
/kəˈɫoʊniəɫ/
/kəlˈəʊnɪəl/
Definition
Related to a colony or colonies, especially the period or style connected to when one country controlled another area as a colony.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in historical, architectural, or political contexts, such as 'colonial rule' or 'colonial architecture.' Not typically used for current political relationships. Can sometimes carry negative connotations due to historical context.
Spanish: colonialPortuguese (BR): colonialPortuguese (PT): colonialChinese (Simplified): 殖民的Chinese (Traditional): 殖民的Hindi: औपनिवेशिकArabic: استعماريBengali: ঔপনিবেশিকRussian: колониальныйJapanese: 植民地のVietnamese: thuộc địaKorean: 식민지의Turkish: sömürgeci - kolonyal (mimari vs.)Urdu: نوآبادیاتیIndonesian: kolonial
Example Sentences
The city has many colonial buildings.
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India was under colonial rule for many years.
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They learned about colonial history in school.
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The old hotel still has a colonial charm.
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Many countries are still dealing with the effects of their colonial past.
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He decorated his house in a colonial style.
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