colonial

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or being a colonial power or a colonized region.

  - "The colonial powers exploited the resources of their colonies."
  - "The colonial administration ruled over the indigenous population."

• adjective

  Living in a colonial manner; imitating the manners, customs, or social structure of a former colonial power.

  - "He grew up in a colonial mansion."
  - "Her behavior was colonial and outdated."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colonial
oinal , joinal , boinal

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Variants

List of all variants of colonial that leads to same result
colonial , colonialize , colonialized , colonializes , colonializing , colonially , colonialness , colonialnesses , colonials , anti-colonial , anti-colonialism , anti-colonialisms , anticolonial , anticolonialism , anticolonialisms , Dutch Colonial , Dutch Colonials , inter-colonial , intercolonial , pre-colonial , precolonial

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Etymology

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From the Latin colonus, meaning 'farmer' or 'settler'. Colonial powers were countries that established and maintained colonies, which were territories under their political control.

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Trivia

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1. The British Empire was the largest colonial power in history, with territories on every continent except Antarctica.

2. The colonial period saw the spread of European languages, religions, and ideas around the world.

3. Many famous historical figures, such as Christopher Columbus and Queen Victoria, were involved in colonialism.

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Related Concepts

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1. Imperialism: Imperialism is the policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

2. Postcolonialism: Postcolonialism is a theoretical approach that examines the cultural, political, and social effects of colonialism and the legacy of colonialism in contemporary societies.

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Culture

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The colonial period, which lasted from the 15th to the 20th centuries, was marked by the expansion of European powers across the world. Colonialism had a profound impact on the history, culture, and social structures of the colonized regions. In literature, colonialism is a common theme, with works such as Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness' and Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart' exploring its complexities.

How to Memorize "colonial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of the world during the colonial era, with the territories of colonial powers highlighted. Imagine the colonial powers establishing settlements, exploiting resources, and imposing their culture on the indigenous populations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'colonial' with the idea of power and control. Think about the ways in which colonial powers exerted their influence over colonized regions and the impact this had on the people and cultures involved.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-L-O-N-I-A-L to remember the meaning: 'Col' for colonial power, 'On' for establishing colonies, 'I' for imposing their culture, 'A' for administering territories, 'L' for exploiting resources, and 'I' for influencing the people.

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