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colonial

/kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/

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noun

A person from a country that is or was controlled by another.

Examples :

"The colonial teacher spoke about the history of her country's past relationship with the neighboring nation. "

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noun

A house that is built in a style reminiscent of the period of the colonization of New England.

Examples :

"The old colonial stood proudly on the hill overlooking the town. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to a colony.

Examples :

"The colonial-style architecture of the school building was impressive. "

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adjective

Of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony.

Examples :

"The colonial-era schoolhouse was very different from the modern building. "

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adjective

Of or relating to the original Thirteen Colonies of the USA.

Examples :

"The history teacher discussed the colonial farming methods practiced in the Thirteen Colonies. "

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adjective

Of or relating to the style of architecture prevalent at about the time of the Revolution.

Examples :

"The old colonial-style house on the corner had a beautiful, wide front porch. "

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