colonial
Example Sentences
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Back in India, the naan weaved its way into colonial cuisine, as it began being paired with cured meats or sauces infused with local spices.
From BBC
Its history as a distinct region of Somalia dates back to nineteenth century colonial rule.
From BBC
The sport, which predates hockey by several decades, was brought to Montreal by Scottish emigrants during the colonial period, more than a half-century before Canada became a country.
From Los Angeles Times
He preserves an ironic detachment, refusing to take sides between the colonial French forces and the Communists fighting to take control of the country.
The Singhs sold clocks and watches to the colonials while secretly rebelling against British rule.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
