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colono

/ko.ˈlo.nu/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person who settles in a new region or country, often to cultivate land or establish a colony.

Example Sentences:
  • Os primeiros colonos enfrentaram invernos rigorosos ao chegar na nova terra.
  • O governo incentivou a vinda de colonos europeus para desenvolver a agricultura na região.
2.noun

A tenant farmer or agricultural worker who lives and works on land owned by another person.

Example Sentences:
  • O colono trabalhava na plantação de café desde o amanhecer.
  • Muitos colonos viviam em condições precárias nas grandes fazendas do século passado.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'colonus', meaning 'tiller of the soil' or 'farmer', which itself stems from 'colere' (to cultivate or inhabit). Historically, it referred to a tenant farmer in the Roman Empire, later evolving to describe settlers in colonial contexts or agricultural workers in Brazil.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'colonist' who is 'colonizing' new land to farm it.

Frequently Asked Questions About “colono

1. What is the meaning of “colono” in English?

In English, colono (noun) is defined as: “A person who settles in a new region or country, often to cultivate land or establish a colony.”.

2. How do you use “colono” in a sentence?

Os primeiros colonos enfrentaram invernos rigorosos ao chegar na nova terra.

3. What are English synonyms of “colono”?

Common synonyms include:povoador,agricultor,lavrador,colonizador

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “colono”?

Derived from the Latin 'colonus', meaning 'tiller of the soil' or 'farmer', which itself stems from 'colere' (to cultivate or inhabit). Historically, it referred to a tenant farmer in the Roman Empire, later evolving to describe settlers in colonial contexts or agricultural workers in Brazil.