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colonial

[kuh-loh-nee-uhl] / kəˈloʊ ni əl /


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What they did share was a brutal colonial past, and a longing to achieve economic self-determination.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

L.A.’s roots in colonial agriculture run long and deep.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

His remarks have sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users criticising the Kenyan leader for showcasing a "deep inferiority complex rooted in colonial conditioning".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

An attempt to impress the Chairwoman by adorning a space at the club in colonial chic backfires.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Most history textbooks about the colonial period refer to the militias, which were organized groups of armed farmers or townspeople, not trained professional soldiers.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz




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