colonist
Example Sentences
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The men in front of me had to be part of the secret society called the Sons of Liberty that was formed to protect the rights of the colonists from British taxation.
From Literature
Historically, it was meant to remedy something that was true in England, where the colonists came from, which was that the king or those empowered by the king could invade people’s homes at will.
From Salon
Reinforcing this point, Congress then sent its Olive Branch Petition to George III declaring the fidelity of colonists “to your Majesty’s person, family, and government” and asking him to rein in Parliament.
From Salon
Baskets were a ubiquitous part of Chumash life before the colonists came.
From Los Angeles Times
Major battles are retold using dioramas, interactive maps and narratives that focus on the broader war between the upstart colonists and the British.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
