Colonial History Terms

verb to give up or surrender power or territory

• The landowner decided to cede a portion of his property to the government for the construction of a new road.
• After much negotiation, the company finally agreed to cede control of the project to the new manager.
• I told him to cede the last slice of pizza to me, but he insisted on finishing it himself.
• Sometimes we need to learn to cede control and trust others to handle things in their own way.

verb to establish or resolve something, to come to rest or a decision

• After much negotiation, the two parties were able to settle on a fair agreement.
• I think I'll settle for the chicken sandwich instead of the burger.
• I'm just looking to settle down with someone special.
• The dust began to settle after the heated argument.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the Caribbean and British cultures or influences

• The Caribritish community in London celebrates their cultural heritage through various events and activities.
• I heard there's a Caribritish restaurant opening up in town, wanna check it out?
• The Caribritish vibe at the carnival was lit!
• The fusion of Caribritish music and fashion creates a unique and vibrant style.

noun a member of a group of American Indian peoples of southern Quebec and northern New England

• The Abnaki tribe is one of the indigenous peoples of North America.
• I read an interesting article about the Abnaki people in a magazine.
• My friend's grandmother is part Abnaki, she has some cool stories to share.
• The Abnaki culture has deep roots in the history of the region.

noun a member of an indigenous people of Colombia and Ecuador

adjective relating to the Achagua people or their language

• The Achagua people are an indigenous group from Colombia.
• I learned about the Achagua culture during my trip to South America.
• Hey, did you hear about that new Achagua restaurant that opened up downtown?
• The Achagua language is like music to my ears.