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Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Plural form: Colonies
• Singular form: Colonist

Sense 1:

Meaning: A colony is a settlement or territory governed partially or entirely by a distant country.

Example Sentence: The British established numerous colonies around the world during the age of exploration.

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Sense 2:

Meaning: A colonist is a person who settles or resides in a colony.

Example Sentence: The early colonists faced numerous challenges while establishing their new settlement.

Related Products: Colonist Costume, Colonial Cookbook