Meaning & use
colonist
A person who settles in a new territory or colony, especially one under the control of another country.
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Early colonists struggled through a harsh winter with little food or shelter.
The letters describe daily life among colonists in the new settlement.
A note on using this word
"Colonist" specifically implies settling land under a colonial system, while "settler" is broader and can apply to any newly inhabited area.
Words with a similar meaning
settler
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