The word ‘colonial’ is an adjective that refers to anything related to a colony or colonies, particularly in the context of the historical period when countries established and maintained control over foreign territories. It can describe aspects of culture, governance, society, and architecture that originated during or are characteristic of this colonial period. The term can also pertain to the influence, practices, or policies associated with colonialism.
As a noun, ‘colonial’ may refer to a person who is a resident of a colony, especially one who is from the colonizing country.
