as in settler
a person who settles in a new region
over time the colonists began to sense that they were becoming a people unto themselves
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As colonists, we were surrounded by the wild woods and rivers of America, originally the territory of Native Americans, then considered the domain of the King of England and off-limits to our European ancestors who lived among the boundless bounty of the New World.
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 July 2024
The centuries-old penchant for pie came over with colonists from England.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Interpreters dressed as British colonists and American pioneers captivate visitors, sharing stories about the daily lives of the early settlers.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
One recent study proposed that Mars colonists could spread aerogel, an ultralight solid material, on the ground.
—Sven Bilén, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2024
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Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 July 2024
The centuries-old penchant for pie came over with colonists from England.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Interpreters dressed as British colonists and American pioneers captivate visitors, sharing stories about the daily lives of the early settlers.
—Tykesha Spivey Burton, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2024
One recent study proposed that Mars colonists could spread aerogel, an ultralight solid material, on the ground.
—Sven Bilén, Discover Magazine, 17 July 2024
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Named after the first European settlers to travel through this part of the world, this park near the Canadian border is known for its waterways, its dark, starry skies, and the regular appearance of the aurora borealis.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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But the threat of development seemed imminent, whether by residential settlers or logging and mining companies.Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024
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As a pioneer in personal branding and expert in virtual communication, William Arruda empowers professionals to shine online.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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His groundbreaking role as the first Black musical director of the Academy Awards in 1971 cemented his status as a pioneer.Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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And much like the city itself, Boston’s top hotels effortlessly blend the colonial past with its cosmopolitan present.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Ideal for water drainage as well as ventilation, this traditional style can brave rainy and snowy climates and is best suited for homes with traditional architecture styles like colonials or farmhouses.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Colonist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colonist. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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