Decolonisation (Noun)
Meaning
The action of changing from colonial to independent status.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The decolonisation of Africa was a complex and often violent process that took place over several decades.
- India's struggle for independence was a key part of the broader process of decolonisation in Asia.
- The decolonisation of many Caribbean islands was marked by a transition from British colonial rule to independence in the mid-20th century.
- The decolonisation of Indonesia was a long and bloody process that was marked by widespread violence and repression.
- The process of decolonisation in many African countries was hindered by the legacy of colonialism and the lack of economic and institutional infrastructure.