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colonial

[kuh-loh-nee-uhl] / kəˈloʊ ni əl /


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On one side is Fort Patience, a reminder of European trade and colonial ambition.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

L.A.’s roots in colonial agriculture run long and deep.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It is a fascinating idea, belied only by the weakness of a Spanish colonial government that eventually proved unable even to hold on to Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Mali's rulers, like their military counterparts in neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, have severed ties with former colonial ruler France and several Western countries, moving closer to Russia.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Since colonial times, when European cultures came into contact with many Non-Western cultures, musicians on all sides have been experimenting with music that is a blend of "the best of both worlds."

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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