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Topic: History

coeval

IPA: /kəʊˈiːvəl/

KK: /koʊˈiːvəl/

adjective

Definition: Existing or happening at the same time; being of the same age or period.

Example: The two species are coeval, having evolved together in the same environment.

noun

Definition: A person who is from the same time period or age as another; a contemporary.

Example: She found it easy to connect with her coevals at the university.

coevality

IPA: /kəʊˈiːvəlɪti/

KK: /koʊˈiːvəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of existing or occurring at the same time as something else.

Example: The coevality of the two civilizations allowed for cultural exchanges that enriched both societies.

coevally

IPA: /kəʊˈiːvəli/

KK: /koʊˈiːvəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that indicates two or more things exist or occur at the same time or during the same period.

Example: The two species evolved coevally, adapting to their shared environment.

coffle

IPA: /ˈkɒfəl/

KK: /ˈkɔfəl/

noun

Definition: A line of animals or people who are tied together, often used to describe slaves or prisoners connected by chains.

Example: The coffle moved slowly along the road, with the weary animals pulling the heavy carts behind them.

transitive verb

Definition: To tie or fasten a group of animals or people together, usually with ropes or chains, so they can move as a unit.

Example: The workers used a coffle to keep the animals together during the long journey.

cognomen

IPA: //kɒɡˈnoʊmən//

KK: /kɔgˈnoʊmən/

noun

Definition: A family name or surname, often used to identify a person, especially in historical contexts or as a nickname.

Example: In ancient Rome, a cognomen was often used to indicate a person's family lineage.

coign

IPA: /kɔɪn/

KK: /kɔɪn/

noun

Definition: A coign is a corner or angle of a wall or building, often used in architecture.

Example: The architect designed the building with a prominent coign to enhance its appearance.

coliseum

IPA: /kəˈlɪziːəm/

KK: /kəˈlɪziəm/

noun

Definition: A large building used for public events, especially sports and entertainment, often with many seats for spectators.

Example: The ancient coliseum was filled with cheering fans during the championship game.

colonial

IPA: /kəˈloʊniəl/

KK: /kəˈloʊniəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a colony or colonies, often referring to the period when a country controlled other lands and their people.

Example: The colonial architecture in the city reflects its history as a former colony.

noun

Definition: A person who lives in a colony or a member of a colony, especially during the time when it was controlled by another country.

Example: The colonial lived in a house that reflected the architectural style of the time.

colonisation

IPA: /ˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /kɑlənəˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of establishing control over a foreign territory and its people, often involving settlement and exploitation of resources.

Example: The colonisation of new lands often led to significant cultural changes.

colonise

IPA: /ˈkɒlənaɪz/

KK: /ˈkɒlənaɪz/

verb

Definition: To establish a settlement in a new area or territory, often by people from another country.

Example: The explorers aimed to colonise the uninhabited island.

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