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decolonize

Pronunciation: /diːˈkɒlənaɪz/

The English word “decolonize” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To release from the status of colony; to allow a colony to become independent.
  2. To reverse the colonization of, i.e. to grant back autonomy to a group.

Etymology

From de- + colonize.

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