What is another word for colonials?

Pronunciation: [kəlˈə͡ʊnɪəlz] (IPA)

Colonials refer to individuals, groups, or entities from a particular country that undertook colonialism or possessed colonies. Some synonyms for colonials include settlers, immigrants, pioneers, conquistadors, colonizers, invaders, occupants, or expatriates. These words are commonly used to describe people who were involved in the expansion and colonization of territories beyond their nation's borders. Some of these synonyms, such as settlers, pioneers, or immigrants, denote peaceful or voluntary movement, while others like conquistadors, colonizers, or invaders, highlight the use of force, aggression, or coercion in establishing colonies. Despite their different connotations, synonyms for colonials help us comprehend various aspects of the colonial era and its legacy.

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Usage examples for Colonials

And in that host of undistinguished colonials and others of British race from all regions of the earth, who annually visit these shores on business or for pleasure or some other object, how many there must be who come with some such memory or dream or aspiration in their hearts!
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
Three of the girls from the school went to be nurses recently, one because her boy had been killed, another because she was in love with a doctor, and the third because she had heard that a great many girls became engaged to colonials in France.
"The Orchard of Tears"
Sax Rohmer
A black battalion of Kaffirs and Zulus would be no small pumpkins, an' they could be officered by colonials who know the language."
"Tales from the Veld"
Ernest Glanville

Famous quotes with Colonials

  • Australians, like other peoples, tend to think they are highly distinctive, but the characteristics they value may be an extension or an exaggeration of what they brought from the mother country. In some respects they may be more like the peoples of other new lands settled by the British than they are willing to acknowledge. Australian soldiers and Australian nurses of World War I felt themselves to be very different from their English counterparts but the English were inclined to see all the colonials - New Zealanders, Canadians and Australians - as similar and different from themselves.
    John Hirst

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