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colonial

Definition

noun: a two-story house built in a style that was first popular in the U.S. during the American colonial period (before 1776)
noun: a member or inhabitant of a 'colony'
adjective: of or relating to a colony
adjective: of, relating to, or characteristic of a 'colony'
synonyms: provincial, complex

Examples

increasing tension between 'colonials' and the mother country
The port had been very important in 'colonial' times.
an example of 'colonial' architecture/furniture

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(..) Is that what this is about? No, no, Dad. I was just wondering. There's time to make up for that. We can do stuff together. You always wanted to go to colonial Williamsburg. How about we do that? Thanks, Dad. Really, heh. You know, I just, I just... I just needed to know, um... ...when did you start (..)
1995 TvShow: Friends Title: The One with Two Parts: Part 2 Season: 1 Episode 17