Colonial Terminology

noun a person who does menial work; a drudge

• The coolie worked diligently at the train station, loading and unloading cargo.
• I saw a coolie carrying heavy bags at the market.
• Hey, can you help me move this furniture? I need a coolie for the job.
• In today's society, many people are still treated like coolies, doing hard labor for little pay.

noun a governor in India during the Mogul empire

• The wealthy nabob lived in a grand mansion on the outskirts of town.
• I heard that the nabob is throwing a lavish party next weekend.
• That nabob always acts like he's better than everyone else.
• She was the nabob of the fashion world, always setting trends and influencing others.

noun a person who settles in a new region or colony

• The settler arrived in the new land with hopes of starting a new life.
• The settlers in the town were excited about the upcoming harvest festival.
• The settlers in the area were known for their strong work ethic.
• The idea of being a settler in a foreign country can be both exciting and daunting.

adjective not civilized; barbaric or primitive in nature

• The behavior of the tribe was considered uncivilized by modern standards.
• Some people still hold onto uncivilized beliefs from the past.
• That party was so uncivilized, everyone was acting crazy.
• The lack of manners at the event made it feel like an uncivilized jungle.

noun a group of people with a common racial or ethnic background characterized by yellowish skin tone

• The term 'yellow race' is sometimes used to refer to people of East Asian descent.
• Some people mistakenly believe that all Asians belong to the yellow race.
• I heard someone use the term 'yellow race' in a derogatory way, which is not acceptable.
• In the context of genetics, the concept of a 'yellow race' has been debunked as a simplistic and inaccurate classification.

noun Africander is a noun referring to a breed of large hornless red beef cattle that is native to South Africa.

• The Africander breed of cattle is known for its adaptability to harsh climates.
• My neighbor has a few Africander cows on his farm.
• I heard Africanders are great for beef production.
• She was as strong and resilient as an Africander in the face of adversity.

noun african lethargy

• The research team attributed the delay in project completion to African lethargy.
• Some people believe that African lethargy is just an excuse for being lazy.
• I can't deal with this African lethargy anymore, let's get moving!
• The company's slow growth can be seen as a result of African lethargy in decision-making processes.