colonist

noun
UK: /ˈkɒlənɪst/
US: /ˈkɑːlənɪst/

  1. A person who settles in a new country or area.

    1. The colonist built a home.
    2. The colonist sought new opportunities in the promising territory.

  2. An animal or plant that establishes itself in a new area.

    1. The colonist found a place.
    2. The tenacious colonist rapidly expanded its range across the landscape.

Synonyms

settler pioneer immigrant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "colonist" in English means: A person who settles in a new country or area., An animal or plant that establishes itself in a new area..

The phonetic transcription of "colonist" is /ˈkɒlənɪst/ in British English and /ˈkɑːlənɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "colonist": settler, pioneer, immigrant.

Example usage of "colonist": "The colonist built a home.". More examples on the page.