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colonial

[kuh-loh-nee-uhl] / kəˈloʊ ni əl /


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The drama caused a stir among residents in the area known for its lush greenery, colonial architecture and industrial history.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The two Black Cubans, self-taught artists from the crumbling and densely populated colonial heart of Havana, are the face of an art movement that inspired the largest peaceful protests in the regime’s history.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

France is Thursday expected to move towards repealing outdated legislation that defines people enslaved in its colonies as "moveable goods", in a symbolic move as the country grapples with its colonial legacy.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Through their lens, the novel explores issues of love, culture, colonial history and power.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

France had a vast colonial empire: at the turn of the twentieth century, it stretched across almost all of west and central Africa.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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