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decolonize

/diːˈkɒl.ə.naɪz/

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/diːˈkɒl.ə.naɪz/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий освобождение колонии от зависимого статуса или оспаривание и демонтаж колониальных структур, идеологий и систем власти.

A verb meaning to free a colony from dependent status or to challenge and dismantle colonial structures, ideologies, and power systems.

  1. Grant independence to a colonyB2formal

    To free a colony from the control of a colonizing country, allowing it to become self-governing.

    ruПредоставить независимость колонии

    • Many African nations were decolonized in the mid-20th century.
    • The process to decolonize the region took several decades.
    • International pressure helped decolonize the remaining territories.

    Synonymsemancipatefreeliberatereleaseset free

    Antonymscolonizedominateenslaveoppresssubjugatesubordinate

Forms
  • decolonized past participle
  • decolonized past simple
  • decolonizing present participle
  • decolonizes third person singular
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