Meaning of the word colonist in English

What does colonist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

colonist

US /ˈkɑː.lə.nist/
UK /ˈkɒl.ə.nist/

Noun

a person who settles in a new colony or country

Example:
The early American colonists faced many hardships.
The island was settled by European colonists in the 17th century.