1. relating to or occurring in the time after a country has gained independence from colonial rule
2. relating to the study or theory of the cultural, political, and economic effects of colonialism and decolonization
Usage: academic

Examples

• The postcolonial government faced many challenges in building new institutions.
• India’s postcolonial literature explores themes of identity and cultural change.
• Postcolonial theory examines how colonial power structures continue to influence society.
• The museum featured art from postcolonial Africa.
• Many postcolonial nations struggled with economic development after independence.
• The professor taught a course on postcolonial studies.
• Postcolonial writers often address the legacy of imperial rule in their work.