decolonization
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decolonisation

Definition & Meaning of "decolonization"in English

Decolonization
01

the process by which colonies or territories gain independence from colonial rule

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
Examples
The decolonisation of Africa in the mid-20th century led to the emergence of numerous independent nations.
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