as in settler
a person who settles in a new region
over time the colonists began to sense that they were becoming a people unto themselves
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Recent Examples of colonist
For example, clashes took place between British colonists and Native Americans in the 17th century, between Dutch colonists and South African tribes in the 17th century, and between Han Chinese and Tibetans in the 20th century.
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Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
Dunmore’s suspicion of the colonists, on the other hand, had not.
—Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Founded by British colonists in 1733, Savannah blends British and French influences.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Rum It’s reported that during the 1600s, American colonists consumed 3.7 gallons of rum annually — per head.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025
Dunmore’s suspicion of the colonists, on the other hand, had not.
—Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Founded by British colonists in 1733, Savannah blends British and French influences.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025
Rum It’s reported that during the 1600s, American colonists consumed 3.7 gallons of rum annually — per head.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colonist
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My life is still at the mercy of the settlers and the occupation.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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The district and town are named for the Massapequa Tribe that lived on Long Island before European settlers arrived in the 1600s.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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The early pioneer in self-driving technology, Waymo has managed to beat Elon Musk-led Tesla and a myriad of now-defunct autonomous vehicle startups to the U.S. market.—
Lora Kolodny,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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All this is to say that the longest in the world may have actually taken place in the woods, where more skiers than ever are now skimming the backcountry meltwater all spring long—just like the Slush Cup pioneers, Cyril Paris and Cliff White.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Apr. 2025
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Located at 25 West Hills Drive, a quiet cul-de-sac in Avon, this colonial has undeniable curb appeal enhanced by a central front door that is recessed for protection from the weather and defined by pilasters on either side.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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McKinley, after all, presided over America’s 1898 emergence as a colonial empire.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Colonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonist. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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