decolonization

[US]/diː,kələnaɪ'zeɪʃən/
[UK]/di,kələnɪ'zeʃən/
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Translation

n. the process of ending colonial control over a country or region

Example Sentences

The process of decolonization began in the mid-20th century.

Many countries went through a period of decolonization after World War II.

Decolonization led to the independence of numerous nations from colonial rule.

The process of decolonization involved political, social, and economic transformations.

Decolonization movements often faced resistance from colonial powers.

Decolonization is a complex and multifaceted process.

The legacy of decolonization continues to impact global relations today.

Scholars study the effects of decolonization on post-colonial societies.

Decolonization is an ongoing process in many parts of the world.

The process of decolonization is often intertwined with issues of identity and nationalism.

Real-world Examples

Also, decolonization often involved violence, usually the overthrow of colonial elites.

Source: World History Crash Course

But of course when we think about decolonization, we mostly think about Africa going from this to this.

Source: World History Crash Course

So we’re gonna oversimplify here, because we have to, but decolonization throughout Afro-Eurasia had some similar characteristics.

Source: World History Crash Course

But we’ll turn now to the most famous nonviolent-- or supposedly so, anyway-- decolonization: that of India.

Source: World History Crash Course

So, post-war decolonization happened all over the place: The British colony that had once been " India" became three independent nations.

Source: World History Crash Course

For the emerging nations that were appearing in the wake of decolonization, they saw the UN as a friend, an organization capable of doing them justice.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

In terms of decolonization, he stands out for his use of nonviolence and his linking it to a somewhat mythologized view of Indian history.

Source: World History Crash Course

And what makes the recent decolonization so special is that at least so far, no empires have emerged to replace the ones that fell.

Source: World History Crash Course

Because while the continent does have less freedom and lower levels of development than other regions in the world, many African nations show strong and consistent signs of growth despite the challenges of decolonization.

Source: World History Crash Course

Right up until 1959, the United Nations included Hawaii on its list of non-self-governing territories eligible for decolonization but the American apology a century later in 1993 was for the most part merely words and didn't really involve any action.

Source: Realm of Legends

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