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COLONISTS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word colonists. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word colonists. (close relations)
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citizens
nounn
noun

• a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

colonizers
nounn
noun

• someone who helps to found a colony

homesteaders
nounn
noun

• someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it

immigrants
nounn
noun

• a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there

inhabitants
nounn
noun

• a person who inhabits a particular place

migrants
nounn
noun

• traveler who moves from one region or country to another

adjective satellite

• habitually moving from place to place especially in search of seasonal work

occupants
nounn
noun

• someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

pioneers
nounn
noun

• someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

• one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory

verb

• open up an area or prepare a way

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• open up and explore a new area

residents
nounn
adjective

• living in a particular place

• used of animals that do not migrate

noun

• someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

• a physician (especially an intern) who lives in a hospital and cares for hospitalized patients under the supervision of the medical staff of the hospital

settlers
nounn
noun

• a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

• a negotiator who settles disputes

• a clerk in a betting shop who calculates the winnings

settler
nounn
noun

• a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

• a negotiator who settles disputes

• a clerk in a betting shop who calculates the winnings

Best Hypernyms For COLONISTS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for colonists, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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migrant migrator people population citizens immigrants inhabitants occupants pioneers residents settlers

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