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Definition of colonial
1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of a colony
2 often capitalized : of or relating to the original 13 colonies forming the United States: such asa : made or prevailing in America during the colonial period colonial architectureb : adapted from or reminiscent of an American colonial mode of design colonial furniture
3 : forming or existing in a colony colonial organisms
4 : possessing or composed of colonies a colonial empire
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adverbcolonialness
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Examples of colonial in a Sentence
The country was a colonial power.
a colonial nation and its colonial empire
The book describes life in Colonial America.
an example of colonial architecture
The port had been very important in colonial times.
Recent Examples of colonial from the Web
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Carolyn M. Raymond, 86, of Newtown Square, a longtime civic leader and volunteer who traced her lineage to colonial times, died July 1 of an infection at Bryn Mawr Hospital.
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Even before the American Revolution, colonial politicians had begun resuscitating the idea of impeachment, a 14th-century English legal concept that had become moribund.
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Parade participants will include the Cleveland Kiltie Band, under the direction of Pipe Major Tom Kosicki; the Sons of the American Revolution, wearing traditional colonial costumes; the Mayfield High School Marching Band; and others.
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How did the republic begin and evolve since its colonial days?
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Every year the anniversary generates emotional responses from both celebrants of China’s post-colonial resurgence and protesters worried about Hong Kong’s future as a beacon of capitalism, free speech and the rule of law.
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The two colonial superpowers spent years squabbling over ownership of Mobile Bay, which served as de facto border between their colonies.
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Long before the cannons fired, maps were drawn showing how the British and French would divide between themselves the colonial territories of Germany and her ally, Turkey.
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Now the stately, colonial-era gallery at Joubert Park seems out of sync in its gritty, low-income neighborhood.
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First Known Use of colonial
1768
colonial
Definition of colonial
1 : a member or inhabitant of a colony
2a : a product (such as a coin or stamp) made for use in a colonyb : a product exhibiting colonial style; especially, often capitalized : a house built in the neoclassical style of the American colonial period
Examples of colonial in a Sentence
They bought a Colonial on a quiet street.
increasing tension between colonials and the mother country
Recent Examples of colonial from the Web
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Older lawns that have transitioned to colonial or creeping bentgrass can be mowed lower, so a reel mower would be good for those types of grasses.
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Mexico City, including its many colonial-era structures with their own protections, was built above the razed ruins of the Aztec capital, and more discoveries are likely, Matos said.
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Summer Escape at Mount Vernon Sip craft beer, taste historic treats and play colonial games while listening to bluegrass music.
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Local officials estimate there are more than 10,000 ex-pats retired here, drawn by affordable housing and healthcare and the colonial-era architecture.
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The alipin structure changed with the advent of Spanish colonial rule.
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Richard Dabate was found by police sprawled out in the kitchen of the couple's large colonial-style home.
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Then hire our hotel’s classic Rolls-Royce Phantom VI for a drive to the Verandah, a classic colonial-style restaurant at the Repulse Bay Complex, for lunch.
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Built in 1931, Il Mercato is a Spanish colonial style building designed by architect Sam Stone.
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First Known Use of colonial
1798
COLONIAL Defined for English Language Learners
colonial
playDefinition of colonial for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to a colony
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: owning or made up of colonies
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: of or relating to the original 13 colonies forming the United States
colonial
Definition of colonial for English Language Learners
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: a two-story house built in a style that was first popular in the U.S. during the American colonial period (before 1776)
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: a person who is part of a colony
COLONIAL Defined for Kids
Definition of colonial for Students
1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of a colony
2 often cap : of or relating to the original 13 colonies that formed the United States
Definition of colonial for Students
: a member of or a person living in a colony
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