noun
- plural of decolonisation; the process of a former colony gaining independence from colonial rule or the withdrawal of a colonial power from a territory
Usage: British English spelling (American English: decolonizations); typically used in historical and political contexts
Examples
- The decolonisations of African nations in the 1960s reshaped the global political landscape.
- Many historians study the decolonisations that followed World War II.
- The decolonisations of former European colonies led to the creation of dozens of new nations.
- Educational programs examine the decolonisations of Asia and Africa.
- Post-war decolonisations fundamentally altered international relations and power structures.