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People & Occupations — Lesson 78
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colonel
kɜːrnəl
A senior military officer rank, typically commanding a regiment and ranking — the colonel ordered the troops to advance.
The colonel addressed the soldiers before the mission.
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colonels
ˈkɜːrnəlz
The plural of colonel, a senior officer in the army, air force, or marines — the colonels attended the official ceremony.
The colonels met to discuss the military strategy.
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colonial
kəˈloʊniəl
A resident of a colony — colonial trade routes shaped global economics.
The colonial period lasted over 200 years in many African countries.
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colonials
kəˈloʊniəlz
A resident of a colony — the museum displays colonials artifacts from the British Empire.
The colonials who settled in Australia brought European customs with them.
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colonist
ˈkɑːlənɪst
A person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country — the colonists built new homes in the settlement.
The colonists built new homes in the settlement.
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colonists
ˈkɑːlənɪsts
A person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country — the colonists established farms along the river.
The colonists established farms along the river.
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coloratura
ˌkɑːlərəˈtʊrə
A lyric soprano who specializes in coloratura vocal music — the soprano's coloratura technique was breathtaking.
The opera features several demanding coloratura arias.
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colossi
kəˈlɑːsaɪ
Someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful — the ancient colossi of Egypt still stand today.
The ancient colossi of Egypt still stand today.
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columnist
ˈkɑːləmnɪst
A journalist who writes editorials — the magazine hired a new food columnist.
The columnist writes a weekly article about politics.
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columnists
ˈkɑːləmnɪsts
A journalist who writes editorials — several well-known columnists criticized the new policy.
The newspaper's columnists shared their opinions on the election.
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comedians
kəˈmiːdiənz
A professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts — stand-up comedians perform in front of live audiences.
Stand-up comedians perform in front of live audiences.
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commandant
ˌkɑ.mə.ˈndɑnt
An officer in command of a military unit — the commandant decided that everyone had to leave the ship.
The commandant decided that everyone had to leave the ship.
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