colonia
koh-LOH-nee-ahnoun
Spanish & ChicanoDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
A neighborhood or settlement, particularly a working-class one.
In simple English: A neighborhood.
Examples
He grew up in the colonia outside town.
Usage notes
In California and the border region it often refers specifically to unincorporated settlements with limited public services.
At a glance
- Track
- Spanish & Chicano
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun