colonist
noun
Pronunciation: ˈkɒlənɪst
Definition
A person who settles in a new country or area, typically as part of an organized group establishing a colony.
Examples
The early colonists struggled to survive the harsh winter during their first year in the new land.
Many colonists maintained strong ties to their home country while adapting to the local environment.
The museum displays artifacts belonging to the original colonists who founded the settlement in 1620.
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