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colonial

/kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/

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noun

Colonial, colon

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. "

L'enseignante coloniale a parlé de l'histoire des relations passées de son pays avec la nation voisine.

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noun

Maison coloniale

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. "

La vieille maison coloniale se dressait fièrement sur la colline surplombant la ville.

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adjective

Colonial, relatif à une colonie

Of or pertaining to a colony.

Examples :

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

L'architecture de style colonial du bâtiment scolaire était impressionnante.

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adjective

Colonial, relatif à une colonie

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. "

L'école de l'époque coloniale était très différente du bâtiment moderne.

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adjective

Colonial, relatif aux treize colonies originelles des États-Unis

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. "

Le professeur d'histoire a discuté des méthodes agricoles coloniales pratiquées dans les treize colonies.

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adjective

Colonial, relatif au style architectural de l'époque de la Révolution

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. "

La vieille maison de style colonial au coin de la rue avait un beau et large porche.

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