charter colony

char·ter col·o·ny

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Definitions of charter colony words

noun charter colony a colony, such as Virginia or Massachusetts, created by royal charter under the control of an individual, trading company, etc, and exempt from interference by the Crown 3
noun charter colony a colony, as Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Rhode Island, chartered to an individual, trading company, etc., by the British crown. Compare royal colony (def 2). 1

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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