Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

colono

noun

/kəˈloʊ.noʊ/

Definition

A person who settles in a new territory, often for economic purposes.

Examples

The colono worked hard to establish a farm in the new colony.
Many colonos faced hardships as they adapted to the unfamiliar environment.
Literature from that period often depicts the lives of colonos and their struggles.

Meaning

In a historical context, a colono refers to individuals who were part of colonization efforts, typically involved in agriculture or exploitation of natural resources in newly acquired lands.