Word: subcolonial
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sub
co
lo
ni
al
Definition: Of or relating to a subcolony. A distinct part of a colony.
Morphemes:
Affix: sub-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: almost, nearly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sub
Language: la
Decoded: sub
Meaning: under
Affix: colony
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Region or governmental unit created by another country and generally ruled by another country.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: colōnia
Language: la
Decoded: colonia
Meaning: colony
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.