n. a person who lives in or is a member of a colony; an inhabitant of the 13 British colonies that became the United States of America.
The colonist looked forward to seeing her new home.
The colonist looked forward to seeing her new home.
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What was the war called that George Washington helped the colonist fight against Britain?
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What is an American colonist who wanted to rebel against the King of England called?
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How did the colonist feel about the tax?
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The colonist grew cotton on his plantation.
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Why did the colonist dump the tea into the Boston Harbor?
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What were the colonist called that supported the King?
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member of a colony; original inhabitant of US; joiner
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3 syllables
col-o-nist
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