Colonist: meaning, definitions and examples

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colonist

 

[ หˆkษ‘ห.lษ™n.ษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

history

A colonist is a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country to establish a residence there.

Synonyms

immigrant, pioneer, settler.

Examples of usage

  • The colonists sailed across the ocean in search of new opportunities.
  • The colonists built their homes and farms in the new land.
Context #2 | Noun

American history

In American history, colonists were the early settlers who arrived from Europe and established colonies in North America, often facing challenges and conflicts with indigenous peoples.

Synonyms

founder, frontiersman, pilgrim.

Examples of usage

  • The colonists in Jamestown struggled to survive the harsh winter.
  • The colonists in Massachusetts Bay Colony sought religious freedom.

Translations

Translations of the word "colonist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colonizador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคชเคจเคฟเคตเฅ‡เคถเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kolonist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolonisator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kolonista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฅๆค่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolonist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹๋ฏผ์ง€ ๊ฐœ์ฒ™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุนู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolonista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolonista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ–ๆฐ‘่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolonist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ landnรกmsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะปะพะฝะธะทะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolonist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colono

Etymology

The word 'colonist' dates back to the mid-17th century and is derived from the Latin word 'colonus', meaning 'farmer' or 'settler'. During the Age of Exploration, colonists played a crucial role in expanding empires and establishing new territories. The term gained prominence during the colonization of the Americas, where European colonists settled in various regions. Over time, the concept of colonialism has been scrutinized for its impact on indigenous populations and cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,833, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.