plural of colony

An area under the political control of another country and typically occupied by settlers (colonists) from it, or by their descendants.

Of or pertaining to a colony. / Of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony. / (US) Of or relating to the original Thirteen Colonies of the USA.

A person from a country that is or was controlled by another. / (US) A house that is built in a style reminiscent of the period of the colonization of New England.

The policy of a country seeking to extend or retain its authority over other people or territories, generally with the aim of economic dominance. / A colonial word, phrase, concept, or habit.

In a colonial manner.

The state or quality of being colonial.

plural of colonus

Bringing into subjection or subjugation, and implies the subjugation or pacification of a people, and taking of a pre-populated land.

plural of colonial