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1. (zoology) composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
   "coral is a colonial organism";
   - compound
    
2. Of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
    
3. Of animals who live in colonies, such as ants
    
4. Of or relating to the style of architecture prevalent in America before independence

1. A resident of a colony

Derived forms: colonials

See also: complex

Type of: occupant, occupier, resident

Part of: colony, settlement

Encyclopedia: Colonial