1. in a manner relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonies; from the perspective of colonial rule or colonial times
Usage: often used in historical or political contexts

Examples

• The region was colonially administered for over a century.
• Colonially imposed borders often ignored existing ethnic and cultural divisions.
• The architecture reflects colonially influenced design from the 18th century.
• These nations were colonially dependent on European powers for trade.
• The legal system was colonially structured and remained largely unchanged after independence.