decolonisation meaning

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decolonisation (noun): the action of changing from colonial to independent status.

British spelling of decolonization (American). See -ise / -ize spelling.

Definition of decolonisation

the action of changing from colonial to independent status
Synonyms: decolonization
Type of: group action
Related forms: decolonise

Scrabble score: 17 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 14-letter words

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