Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Related to a period when one country establishes control over another area, often settling people there.
Colonial
/kəˈləʊniəl/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
'Oh, a Colonial Bishop,' said Mrs Cardew Trench.
The colonial architecture of the city was breathtaking.
She studied the colonial history of the region in depth.
Etymology:
The term colonial originates from the Latin word colōnia, which refers to a settlement or a farm, and made its way into English via Old French colonial in the 15th century.
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words 
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