decolonization meaning
UK US
decolonization (noun): the action of changing from colonial to independent status.
- American spelling of decolonisation (British). See -ise / -ize spelling.
Definition of decolonization
- the action of changing from colonial to independent status
Synonyms: decolonisation
Type of: group action
Related forms: decolonize
decolonization in a sentence
- Western Sahara is non-self-governing territory pending decolonization.
- Decolonization efforts are essential to rectify historical injustices.
- Decolonization is, first and foremost, the physical return of land and property to the colonized.
- Morocco is not showing the slightest intention of carrying out a decolonization process in Western Sahara.
Scrabble score: 26 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 14-letter words
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