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coloni

co·lo·nus
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-loh-nuh s]
    • /kəˈloʊ nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-loh-nuh s]
    • /kəˈloʊ nəs/

Definition of coloni word

  • noun plural coloni a serf in the latter period of the Roman Empire or in the early feudal period. 1

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Origin of coloni

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Latin colōnus inhabitant of a colony, tenant-farmer, farmer, derivative of colere to inhabit, till, cultivate; cf. cult, cultivate

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Parts of speech for Coloni

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

coloni popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

coloni usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with coloni

  • what is a coloni?
  • what is coloni?

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