pro-colonial

pro-co·lo·ni·al

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Definitions of pro-colonial word

adjective pro-colonial of, concerning, or pertaining to a colony or colonies: the colonial policies of France. 1
adjective pro-colonial of, concerning, or pertaining to colonialism; colonialistic. 1
adjective pro-colonial (often initial capital letter) pertaining to the 13 British colonies that became the United States of America, or to their period. 1
adjective pro-colonial Ecology. forming a colony. 1
adjective pro-colonial (initial capital letter) Architecture, Furniture. noting or pertaining to the styles of architecture, ornament, and furnishings of the British colonies in America in the 17th and 18th centuries, mainly adapted to local materials and demands from prevailing English styles. noting or pertaining to various imitations of the work of American colonial artisans. 1
noun pro-colonial an inhabitant of a colony. 1

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1770-80; colony + -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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