Synonyms for

Colonial

Verb / kʌˈləʊni:ʌl / Another word for colonial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies

Synonyms & similar words

compound territorial dependent subject provincial regional outlying peripheral pioneer settler immigrant emigrant expat exile refugee migrant nomad stranger foreigner alien non-native

Synonyms by register

Formal

imperial settler territorial dependent

Antonyms

independent native indigenous aboriginal uncolonized free

Common collocations

  • colonial administration
  • colonial power
  • colonial era
  • colonial history
  • colonial legacy
  • colonial rule
  • colonial society
  • colonial period

Word family

noun colony
verb colonize
adjective colonial
adverb colonially

Usage note

Often used to describe the period of European expansion and rule over other territories. Can carry negative connotations due to the historical exploitation associated with colonialism.

Example sentences

  1. The colonial powers established trade routes in order to exploit the resources of their colonies.
  2. The colonial period in America began in 1607 with the founding of Jamestown.
  3. The architecture in this neighborhood is a mix of colonial and modern styles.
  4. The colonial government imposed taxes on the colonists without their consent.
  5. The colonial era brought about massive cultural changes to the indigenous populations.

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