as in social
tending to group with others of the same kind
colonial organisms
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as in settler
a person who settles in a new region
European colonials who built coffee plantations in East Africa
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Recent Examples of colonial
Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
Small-scale farming became a mainstay of the economy in colonial New England.
— Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The women, born between 1948 and 1952 in the Belgian Congo, were taken from their families and placed in orphanages in accordance with the state policy at the time - a policy of abduction and systematic racial segregation of mixed-race children under Belgian colonial rule.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The village is known for its shops, restaurants and colonial era villas.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
Small-scale farming became a mainstay of the economy in colonial New England.
— Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Influenced by its French colonial past (as seen in banh mi) and its neighbors in China, Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand, Vietnamese cuisine is an amalgamation of the exciting eats offered in these countries while still maintaining its own identity.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
The women, born between 1948 and 1952 in the Belgian Congo, were taken from their families and placed in orphanages in accordance with the state policy at the time - a policy of abduction and systematic racial segregation of mixed-race children under Belgian colonial rule.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colonial
Adjective
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The International Skating Union chose the theme this season of social dances and styles of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2025
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By carefully evaluating the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, and ethical considerations, investors can make informed decisions that align with both their financial goals and social values.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ballal was beaten by Israeli settlers and detained by the Israeli military a few weeks after his film won an Oscar for best documentary feature.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Some Israeli settlers have since October 7 called for a return to Gush Katif and for the re-settlement of Gaza, a movement emboldened by Israel’s right-wing politicians who have openly called for the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s been sweet watching the sound expand overseas, the seeds of inspo traveling way further than the pioneers intended.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2025
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Collins went on to join another funk pioneer: George Clinton, whose alternating bands Parliament and Funkadelic were innovating a looser, more improvisational and funnier style that would help define Black music in the ’70s.—
Steve Knopper,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Dunmore’s suspicion of the colonists, on the other hand, had not.—
Andrew Lawler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Founded by British colonists in 1733, Savannah blends British and French influences.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Colonial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonial. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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