Colonial History

noun a political unit founded on laws and united by a compact or social contract

• The commonwealth is a political community founded for the common good.
• The commonwealth is made up of countries that were once part of the British Empire.
• The commonwealth is like a club for countries that used to be ruled by Britain.
• The commonwealth of ideas shared among the group led to innovative solutions.

noun A person from or native to the Dominican Republic

adjective Relating to the Dominican Republic or its people

• The Dominican Republic is a country located in the Caribbean.
• My friend is Dominican and she makes the best rice and beans.
• I met this cool Dominican dude at the party last night.
• The Dominican community is like a tight-knit family.

noun a strong or fortified place typically used for military defense

• The fort was strategically positioned on top of the hill.
• Let's go check out that old fort on the outskirts of town.
• I heard there's a sick party happening at the fort tonight.
• She built a fort around her heart to protect herself from getting hurt.

noun a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea, including the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles

• The West Indies is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea.
• I'm planning a vacation to the West Indies next summer.
• Let's hit up the West Indies for some fun in the sun!
• The West Indies is like a treasure trove of natural beauty and cultural diversity.

noun Curaçao is a noun referring to a Caribbean island country and a liqueur flavored with the dried peel of bitter oranges.

• Curaçao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the southern Caribbean Sea.
• I'm planning a vacation to Curaçao next month, have you been there before?
• Let's hit up Curaçao for some fun in the sun!
• The vibrant colors of the buildings in Curaçao are like a painting come to life.

noun a group of Native American people who historically lived in what is now the northeastern United States

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Abnakis people or their language

• The Abnakis were a Native American tribe that historically inhabited parts of present-day Maine and Quebec.
• I read an interesting article about the Abnakis and their cultural practices.
• Have you ever heard of the Abnakis? They have a fascinating history.
• The Abnakis were known for their strong sense of community and unity.

noun Accra is the capital city of Ghana.

• Accra is the capital city of Ghana.
• I'm planning a trip to Accra next month.
• Let's hit up Accra for some fun in the sun!
• Accra is like a melting pot of cultures and traditions.

noun a member of a Nilotic people of northern Uganda and South Sudan

adjective relating to the Acholi people or their language

• The Acholis are an ethnic group in northern Uganda.
• I heard the Acholis make delicious traditional dishes.
• Have you seen the Acholis perform their traditional dance? It's lit!
• The Acholis are like a tight-knit community, always looking out for each other.