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colonial

Pronunciation: [kəˈloʊ.ni.əl]

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Learn how to use colonial in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “historical period”

(adjective) related to the time when countries ruled over other lands. This often involves one country sending people to live in another place to control it, like when a country takes over a new land.

Example

In history class, we learned about colonial governments that controlled many territories.

Example

Her family does not have any colonial connections, as they have always lived in one place.

Example

What countries had colonial empires in the 1800s?

Context: “style and culture”

(adjective) describing the style or way of living that is typical of a time when many countries had colonies. This can refer to buildings, furniture, or fashion that reflects that historical period.

Example

Their house has a beautiful colonial style, with big porches and tall windows.

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The modern apartment building has no colonial features; it looks very sleek and contemporary.

Example

Can you name any colonial style furniture pieces?

Context: “historical entity”

(noun) a person who lives in a colony, which is a land ruled by another country. Colonials often have to adapt to new rules and ways of life from the country in charge.

Example

The colonials in the new land had to work hard to build their community.

Example

She does not want to be seen as a colonial; she prefers to live by her own choices.

Example

What challenges did the colonials face in their new environments?

How to pronounce colonial

Pronunciation: [kəˈloʊ.ni.əl]

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