colonial
Translation
colonial
Examples
They studied the colonial period of history.
They studied the colonial period of history.
The building has a colonial style of architecture.
The building has a colonial style of architecture.
Grammar Patterns
colonial ((noun)) relating to a colony The country has a complex colonial history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imperial, provincial; Antonyms: independent, post-colonial
Etymology
From 'colony' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al'. 'Colony' comes from Latin 'colonia' (settlement).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'colony' + '-al'. If you know 'colony', you can easily understand 'colonial' as describing things from or related to a colony.