Cool MateMeaning of Colonial
connected with or belonging to a country that controls another country
In simple words: Related to a colony or colonies.
Colonial in a sentence
- a colonial power
- Tunisia achieved independence from French colonial rule in 1956.
- Western colonial attitudes
- life in colonial times
- the Colonial government of Vermont
How to use Colonial
Used to describe things related to a colony, such as colonial architecture or colonial history. More common in academic contexts; be cautious in casual conversation to avoid sounding overly formal.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'colony' — imagine a group of people settling in a new land.
Related words
Collocations with Colonial
- colonial power
- colonial period
- colonial rule
- colonial architecture
- colonial history
Synonyms for Colonial
- settler
- colonizing
- imperial
- settlement
- expansionist
Opposites of Colonial
- post-colonial
- independent
Common mistakes with Colonial
- Confused with 'colonialism' which refers to the practice, while 'colonial' describes the time or features.
- Misuse in historical contexts, as some learners apply it incorrectly to modern scenarios.
- Pronunciation errors, particularly with the second syllable.
Colonial appears in
Colonial in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
استعماري
له علاقة بالمستعمرة أو المستعمرات.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঔপনিবেশিক
কোনো উপনিবেশ বা উপনিবেশগুলোর সাথে সম্পর্কিত।
- GermanDeutsch
Kolonial
Bezieht sich auf eine Kolonie oder Kolonien.
- SpanishEspañol
Colonial
Relacionado con una colonia o colonias.
- Persianفارسی
استعماری
مربوط به یک مستعمره یا مستعمرات.
- FrenchFrançais
Colonial
Qui a un rapport avec une colonie ou des colonies.
- Hindiहिन्दी
औपनिवेशिक
किसी कॉलोनी या कॉलोनियों से संबंधित।
- ItalianItaliano
Coloniale
Relativo a una colonia o a colonie.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Colonial
Relacionado a uma colônia ou colônias.
- RussianРусский
колониальный
Относится к колонии или колониям.
- Urduاردو
استعماری
کسی کالونی یا کالونیوں سے متعلق۔
- Chinese中文
殖民的
与殖民地有关的。
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Frequently asked questions about Colonial
What does Colonial mean?
Related to a colony or colonies.
What is the definition of Colonial?
connected with or belonging to a country that controls another country
How do you use Colonial in a sentence?
a colonial power
Can you give another example of Colonial?
Tunisia achieved independence from French colonial rule in 1956.
What are synonyms for Colonial?
Common alternatives include settler, colonizing, imperial, settlement, expansionist.
What is the opposite of Colonial?
Opposite meanings include post-colonial, independent.
What words go with Colonial?
It commonly pairs with colonial power, colonial period, colonial rule, colonial architecture, colonial history.
What are common mistakes when using Colonial?
Confused with 'colonialism' which refers to the practice, while 'colonial' describes the time or features. Misuse in historical contexts, as some learners apply it incorrectly to modern scenarios. Pronunciation errors, particularly with the second syllable.
How do you pronounce Colonial?
US: /["/kəˈləʊniəl/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈləʊniəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Colonial?
Used to describe things related to a colony, such as colonial architecture or colonial history. More common in academic contexts; be cautious in casual conversation to avoid sounding overly formal.
What CEFR level is Colonial?
"Colonial" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.