Colonist

usgb/ˈkɑːlənɪst/
noun

A person who settles in a new region or country from their original home, especially during the time of history when countries were being discovered and colonized.

The first colonists to settle in America came from England.
Visual representation of "colonist" - A person who settles in a new region or country from their original home, especially during the time of history when countries were being discovered and colonized.

Often appears as...

  • early colonists
  • british colonists
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Visual representation of "colonist"
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Historical Context

Colonist implies historical eras of exploration and settlement, recalling times of colonization.

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The colonists established a new territory under the crown's rule.
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Implied Hardship

Often suggests challenges faced in establishing a new home in unfamiliar territory.

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Colonists braved harsh conditions to build the first settlements.
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Cultural Impact

Consider the impact colonists had on indigenous populations, which might carry a negative connotation.

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Indigenous people suffered due to the colonists' arrival.
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