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Colonists: meaning, definitions and examples

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colonists

 

[ หˆkษ’l.ษ™.nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

history

Colonists are people who settle in a new colony or area. They often come from a different country or region and establish a community in the new land.

Synonyms

immigrants, pioneers, settlers.

Examples of usage

  • The colonists from England settled in America during the 17th and 18th centuries.
  • Many colonists faced hardships and challenges as they tried to build a new life in unfamiliar territory.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

Colonists can also refer to the original inhabitants of a region who were subject to colonization by another group.

Synonyms

indigenous people, native population.

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Word Description / Examples
colonists

Use 'colonists' when referring to people who settle in a new country or area, typically to establish control over it. This term can apply to historical contexts where people from one country moved to another to form colonies.

  • The colonists faced many challenges when they first arrived in the New World.
  • British colonists established settlements along the American East Coast in the 17th century.
indigenous people

Use 'indigenous people' when referring to the original inhabitants of a region. This term emphasizes the native status and often implies a connection to cultural heritage and traditions.

  • Indigenous people have lived in this rainforest for thousands of years.
  • Policies were introduced to protect the rights and lands of the indigenous people.
native population

Use 'native population' when referring broadly to the people who are originally from a specific area. This term is often used in demographic or sociological contexts.

  • The native population of the island was greatly affected by the arrival of European explorers.
  • Efforts are being made to preserve the traditions of the native population.

Examples of usage

  • The colonists in the Caribbean were often oppressed by European powers.
  • The indigenous colonists fought against the colonial rulers to protect their land and rights.

Translations

Translations of the word "colonists" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colonizadores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคชเคจเคฟเคตเฅ‡เคถเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kolonisten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kolonisator

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะปะพะฝั–ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koloniล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆคๆฐ‘่€… (shokuminsha)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colonos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koloniciler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹๋ฏผ์ง€ ๊ฐœ์ฒ™์ž (sigminji gaechokja)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุณุชุนู…ุฑูˆู† (almusta'mirun)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolonistรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kolonisti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ–ๆฐ‘่€… (zhรญmรญnzhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kolonisti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ landnemar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ะฐั€ัˆั‹ะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜ (kolonistebi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kolonistlษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colonos

Etymology

The term 'colonist' originated in the mid-17th century and is derived from the Latin word 'colonus', meaning farmer or agricultural settler. During the age of exploration and colonization, colonists played a crucial role in the expansion of empires and the establishment of new societies. The history of colonists is often intertwined with issues of power, exploitation, and cultural exchange.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,924 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.