Colonial — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /kə-ˈlō-nē-əl/ co·lo·nial

Meaning & Definition of Colonial

Colonial (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a colony, having the status of a colony
  2. possessing or composed of colonies
  3. of or relating to a period when an area is being colonized and especially to the period of European colonization in U.S. history between the early 17th century and the late 18th century

Colonial (noun)

  1. a member or inhabitant of a colony
  2. a product (such as a coin or stamp) made for use in a colony
  3. a product exhibiting colonial style; especially, a house built in the neoclassical style of the American colonial period

Colonial (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. tending to group with others of the same kind

    "colonial organisms"

    similar: gregarious, sociable, social
    related: associational, consociational, subsocial, dependent, parasitic, precocial, symbiotic
    opposite: nonsocial, solitary
    near: autonomous, independent, self-contained, semiautonomous, semi-independent, altricial, self-subsistent, self-sufficient, self-supporting, self-sustaining, lone, recluse, reclusive, unsociable

Colonial (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who settles in a new region

    "European colonials who built coffee plantations in East Africa"

    similar: colonist, colonizer, frontiersman, homesteader, pioneer, settler
    related: explorer, pathfinder, trailblazer, bushranger, mountain man, woodsman

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Colonial

The most common words with a similar meaning to Colonial:

gregarious, sociable, social, colonist, colonizer, frontiersman, homesteader, pioneer, settler

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Colonial

Words with the opposite meaning of Colonial:

nonsocial, solitary

Related Words for Colonial

associational, consociational, subsocial, dependent, parasitic, precocial, symbiotic, explorer, pathfinder, trailblazer, bushranger, mountain man, woodsman

Near Antonyms of Colonial

autonomous, independent, self-contained, semiautonomous, semi-independent, altricial, self-subsistent, self-sufficient, self-supporting, self-sustaining, lone, recluse, reclusive, unsociable

Word Forms of Colonial

Inflections: colonials

Derived words: colonialize (transitive verb), colonially (adverb), colonialness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Colonial

First known use: 1764

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Colonial

Words & Phrases Containing Colonial

anti-colonial, Dutch Colonial, settler colonial, intercolonial, precolonial

Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial

What does "Colonial" mean?

"Colonial" means of, relating to, or characteristic of a colony, having the status of a colony. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or characteristic of a colony, having the status of a colony. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Colonial"?

Other words for "Colonial" include gregarious, sociable, social, colonist, colonizer, frontiersman, homesteader and pioneer. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Colonial" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Colonial"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Colonial". Common alternatives include gregarious, sociable, social, colonist, colonizer, frontiersman, homesteader, pioneer and settler.

What is the opposite of "Colonial"?

Antonyms of "Colonial" include nonsocial and solitary. Near antonyms include autonomous, independent, self-contained and semiautonomous.

How do you use "Colonial" in a sentence?

Examples of "Colonial" in a sentence: "colonial organisms"; "European colonials who built coffee plantations in East Africa".

Is "Colonial" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Colonial" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Colonial" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Colonial" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Colonial"?

"Colonial" is pronounced /kə-ˈlō-nē-əl/ and divided into syllables as co·lo·nial.