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colonially Synonyms

Another word for colonially

Choosing another word for colonially depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner relating to, characteristic of, or by means of a political colony or colonialism.

Usage Example

"The region was governed imperially for over two centuries before achieving independence."

Strong
imperially

• adverb (Context 2)

In dense biological colonies or close communal groups of the same species.

Usage Example

"Many seabirds, such as puffins and gannets, nest communally along steep coastal cliffs."

Strong
communally
gregariously
socially

Opposites of colonially

The opposite of colonially shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

solitarily
singly
individually
See all opposites of colonially

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Colonially. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/colonially
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