Example: The American colonists defeated the British at Yorktown.
The word "colonists" is not capitalized, because it isn't a proper noun. So, quick fix is to modify it with the adjective "American" to differentiate between the colonists of the 1700s and say, the colonists of Caprica in Battlestar Galactica.
If it is part of an honorary title and not a mode of living, then it is capitalized:
The man who shot the Cylon was a Colonial Warrior.
The British soldier shot the colonist at the Boston Massacre.
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Yes, "flu" should be capitalized in an essay as it is the shortened form of influenza, which is the proper noun referring to the virus.
Yes, "White American" should be capitalized in an essay as it is a proper noun.
Yes, "Green Turtle" is a proper noun and should be capitalized in an essay.
Yes, "Catholic" should be capitalized when referring to the Catholic Church or Catholicism as it is a proper noun.
Yes, the term "Navajo Nation Seal" should be capitalized in an essay to show respect for the official title and importance of the symbol.
No it should not be capitalized.
Egyptian should be capitalized but not the ki ngs.
Yes, "journalism" should be capitalized in an essay as it is the name of a specific profession or field of study.
Yes, it should be capitalized and underlined because it is a published work.
Yes, as an acronym LPN should always be capitalized.
Yes, "flu" should be capitalized in an essay as it is the shortened form of influenza, which is the proper noun referring to the virus.
Well, honey, if you're talking about those old-timey settlers in your essay, "colonists" should only be capitalized if it's at the beginning of a sentence or part of a proper noun like "British Colonists." Otherwise, keep it lowercase and sassy. Just make sure you're consistent throughout your writing, and you'll be good to go.
No. It's not necessary.
Yes, "White American" should be capitalized in an essay as it is a proper noun.
Yes, Indian should be capitalized.
Yes, "Green Turtle" is a proper noun and should be capitalized in an essay.
Yes, "Catholic" should be capitalized when referring to the Catholic Church or Catholicism as it is a proper noun.