colonial
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Relating to a colony, or to the period when one country controlled another as a colony.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old town still has several buildings from the _____ period."
Answer: colonial
In your own words, what does "colonial" mean?
Relating to a colony, or to the period when one country controlled another as a colony.
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