colonial

• Relativo ao colonialismo ou à condição de colônia; que diz respeito ao controle ou à influência de uma nação sobre um território ou povo dependente. Também se refere ao período histórico em que essa dominação ocorreu ou às características culturais e arquitetônicas desse período.

Relating to the control or governing influence of a nation over a dependent country, territory, or people.

1. Relating to coloniesB2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies, especially those established by European powers.

   Colonial

   • The colonial architecture in the city reflects its European past.
   • Colonial powers often exploited local resources.
   • The museum has a large collection of colonial artifacts.

   Sinônimosdependentimperialoverseasterritorial

2. Historical periodB2formal

   Relating to the period when a country was a colony.

   Colonial

   • Colonial America was shaped by British rule.
   • The colonial era ended with the country's independence.
   • Colonial history is a complex and often painful subject.

3. Style or designB2formal

   Relating to a style of architecture, furniture, or design that originated in the colonial period.

   Estilo colonial

   • They live in a beautiful colonial-style house.
   • Colonial furniture is known for its simplicity and elegance.
   • The hotel is decorated in a colonial theme.

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que vive numa colônia ou é originária dela; também se refere a um produto ou estilo típico do período colonial.

A noun referring to a person who lives in or is from a colony, or a product or style characteristic of a colonial period.

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1. Inhabitant of a colonyB2formal

   A person who lives in or is from a colony, especially a settler.

   Habitante de colônia

   • The colonials built new towns along the coast.
   • Many colonials brought their own customs to the new land.
   • The colonials traded goods with the indigenous people.

   Sinônimoscolonistcolonizerpioneersettler