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decolonization decolonisation anti-colonial anti-colonialism Anti-colonialisms

The action of changing from colonial to independent status WordNet 3.0

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The action of changing from colonial to independent status WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Decolonization or decolonisation is the undoing of colonialism, the latter being the process whereby imperial nations establish and dominate foreign territories, often overseas. Wikipedia

Process of leaving a colonial situation Wikidata

The reverse of colonization, i.e. granting back autonomy to a group. Wiktionary

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decolonisation of Asia

decolonisation of Oceania

Indigenous decolonization