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siirtomaa — meaning in English

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English meaning

colonial adjective Relating to a colony, or to the era when a territory was ruled as one.
colony noun A territory controlled by another, usually distant, country.

Senses

siirtomaa is used for these senses in English:

colonial Of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony.
colony (biology) A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.
colony A potential new chapter of a fraternity or sorority awaiting official recognition from their headquarters.

colony — full definition

noun A territory controlled by another, usually distant, country.
noun A group of the same kind of animal, insect, or organism living closely together.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

yhdyskunta yhteiskunta siirtokunta