Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'colonial'

English Word: colonial

Key Russian Translations:

• колониальный [kələnʲɪˈalʲnɨj] - [Formal, Adjective]
• колониальный режим [kələnʲɪˈalʲnɨj rʲɪˈʐɨm] - [Formal, Phrase, Refers to colonial system or rule]

Frequency: Medium (used in historical, political, or academic contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "колониальный"; C1 (Advanced) for phrases like "колониальный режим"

Pronunciation (Russian):

колониальный: [kələnʲɪˈalʲnɨj]

Note on колониальный: Stress falls on the third syllable. The "л" sound is palatalized (soft), which may be tricky for non-native speakers.

колониальный режим: [kələnʲɪˈalʲnɨj rʲɪˈʐɨm]

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Related to colonies or colonialism (Historical/Political Context)

Translation(s) & Context:

• колониальный - Used as an adjective to describe something related to colonies or colonial rule (e.g., colonial policy).
• колониальный режим - Specifically refers to a colonial system or government.

Usage Examples:

• Колониальная политика Великобритании вызвала протесты.

  The colonial policy of Great Britain caused protests.

• Многие страны страдали под колониальным режимом.

  Many countries suffered under a colonial regime.

• Колониальные территории были освобождены после войны.

  Colonial territories were liberated after the war.

• Историки изучают колониальное прошлое Африки.

  Historians study the colonial past of Africa.

• Колониальная архитектура сохранилась в некоторых городах.

  Colonial architecture has been preserved in some cities.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

колониальный (Adjective): This word follows standard Russian adjective declension patterns based on gender, number, and case.

колониальный режим (Phrase): The noun "режим" (regime) declines as a masculine noun, while "колониальный" agrees with it in case, number, and gender.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for колониальный:

• империалистический (more ideological, often with negative connotations)
• заморский (refers to overseas territories, less formal)

Antonyms for колониальный:

• независимый (independent)
• автономный (autonomous)

Related Phrases:

• колониальная экспансия - Colonial expansion (refers to territorial growth of colonial powers).
• колониальная администрация - Colonial administration (refers to governing bodies in colonies).
• колониальное угнетение - Colonial oppression (emphasizes negative aspects of colonialism).

Usage Notes:

• "колониальный" is the primary adjective used for anything related to colonialism and is generally formal or academic in tone.
• Phrases like "колониальный режим" are often used in historical or political discussions and carry a critical or negative connotation in modern Russian discourse.
• Be cautious when using "колониальный" in non-historical contexts, as it may evoke strong emotions tied to oppression or exploitation in some cultures.

Common Errors:

• Error: Misusing "колониальный" for modern overseas territories without historical colonial context (e.g., saying "колониальная территория" for a current dependency). Correct: Use "заморская территория" for modern non-colonial overseas territories.
• Error: Incorrect adjective agreement with nouns (e.g., "колониальный политика" instead of "колониальная политика"). Correct: Ensure adjective matches noun in gender, number, and case.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian, the term "колониальный" often carries a negative connotation due to the historical context of imperialism and exploitation. It is frequently used in discussions of European colonial history or critiques of Western powers. Unlike in some English contexts where "colonial" might refer neutrally to a style (e.g., colonial architecture), in Russian, the term is almost exclusively tied to political and historical narratives.

Related Concepts:

• империализм (imperialism)
• деколонизация (decolonization)
• угнетение (oppression)