Definition of "colonist" [col•o•nist]

• An original settler or founder of a colony. (noun)
• An inhabitant of a colony. (noun)

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• "My great+ grandfather was an Austin colonist and his son, my great+ uncle, was at San Jacinto."
• "Radu Dracul, a colonist from the alien world Twilight, having chosen to leave his home and become a starship crew member, discovers he has abilities he never dreamed of."
• "The potential value of a grown-up colonist is supposed to be $300."