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Decolonization meaning

  1. The freeing of a colony etc from dependent status by granting it independence.
  2. The reverse of colonization, i.e. granting back autonomy to a group.
  3. The elimination of a colony of pathogens from the body of a patient, especially antibiotic-resistant pathogens.

Synonyms of Decolonization

decolonisation group action

Related words

Other words often associated with Decolonization or its synonyms:

event act

Using Decolonization

  • The main meaning on this page is: The freeing of a colony etc from dependent status by granting it independence. | The reverse of colonization, i.e. granting back autonomy to a group. | The elimination of a colony of pathogens from the body of a patient, especially antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
  • Useful related words include: decolonisation, group action.
  • In the example corpus, decolonization often appears in combinations such as: of decolonization, decolonization and, on decolonization.

Context around Decolonization

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.9 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 3 middle, 11 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

epic 1× explores 1× rage 1× indigenous 1× period 1× cultural 1× eritrean 1× towards 1×

Often after:

committee 1× across 1× became 1×

Sentence patterns with Decolonization

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and explores decolonization and decarbonization 1× archipelago s decolonization and will 1× climate rage decolonization and personal 1× committee on decolonization 1× committee on decolonization also identified 1× decades of decolonization across africa 1× decolonization and competition 1× flavors of decolonization 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

the united nations 2× a referendum being 1× as more colonies 1× at the core 1× decolonization and competition 1× earlier this month 1×

Common sentence endings:

and incipient globalization 1× and personal identity 1× and socialist revolution 1× became more significant 1× committee on decolonization 1× decolonization and decarbonization 1×

Words around Decolonization

Just before it in the word index:

decolonising 4 decolonised 2 decolonise 4 decolonisation 26 decoloniality 2 decolonial 5

Just after it in the word index:

decolonize 7 decolonizing 5 decolorization 4 decolorize 3 decometer 2 decommission 24

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaf 44 aalen 44 abrogated 44 absurdist 44 accuweather 44 acuna 44

Corpus analysis for Decolonization

  • In this selection, "decolonization" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 23.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, epic, explores, rage, committee, across and became stand out and add context to how "decolonization" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and explores decolonization and decarbonization and archipelago s decolonization and will. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "decolonization" sits close to words such as aaf, aalen and abrogated, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with decolonization

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

As more colonies gained independence, however, cultural decolonization became more significant. (11 words)

Its proponents in Congress hailed it as a hopeful step towards decolonization. (12 words)

Really, what’s at stake is these kinds of broader questions of decolonization. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

At the core of the divine action of epic decolonization in Part 2 is something new: neither anger at and hatred of the oppressors nor vengeance, but rather compassion for the oppressed—for our own unliberated, devalued selves. (38 words)

In the aftermath of those global conflagrations, independence movements emerged in overseas territories once administered by the United Kingdom and France and set in motion decades of decolonization across Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East, and Asia. (37 words)

A referendum being held on Sunday marks a milestone in the process of the archipelago’s decolonization and will help define New Caledonia’s future as an independent country or as a continuing extension of France. (36 words)

Example sentences (20)

Since 1972, the U.N. Decolonization Committee has called for Puerto Rico 's 'decolonization' and for the U.S. to recognize the island's right to self-determination and independence.

At the core of the divine action of epic decolonization in Part 2 is something new: neither anger at and hatred of the oppressors nor vengeance, but rather compassion for the oppressed—for our own unliberated, devalued selves.

Decolonization and competition with the communist bloc to win friends in the global south helped the West regain ground.

Really, what’s at stake is these kinds of broader questions of decolonization.

The 18th architectural Biennale is titled “The Laboratory of the Future” and explores decolonization and decarbonization.

Infused with rhythmic drive and wit, Undi’s work also tackles topics like queerness, climate rage, decolonization and personal identity.

In the aftermath of those global conflagrations, independence movements emerged in overseas territories once administered by the United Kingdom and France and set in motion decades of decolonization across Africa, the Balkans, the Middle East, and Asia.

One Israeli pointed out that the ICJ clearly never heard of indigenous decolonization.

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The breakup of Pakistan and the emergence of Bangladesh can be understood only in a wider international context of the period: decolonization, the Cold War, and incipient globalization.

The United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, also identified as C24, currently chaired by Menissa Rambally (Saint Lucia), will undertake a visiting mission to the British Virgin Islands from 26 to 27 August.

As more colonies gained independence, however, cultural decolonization became more significant.

The record shows that the United States Government had always voted or sided with those who stand against Ethiopia’s interests except a single time in the case of Eritrean decolonization from Italy.

The United Nations (UN) has been calling for the independence and decolonization of what was then the Spanish colony since the 1960s.

This is the kind of decolonization in which I am interested, the kind that acknowledges that I am descended from multiple worlds, even if my blood insists I come only from one.

Events in the season the decolonization of Africa and the Caribbean, the Apollo 11 moon landing, how Wilson was elected prime minister, the Aberfan disaster, and more.

Its proponents in Congress hailed it as a hopeful step towards decolonization.

Throughout this next century, we can follow a parallel path, which is the one of decolonization and socialist revolution.

A referendum being held on Sunday marks a milestone in the process of the archipelago’s decolonization and will help define New Caledonia’s future as an independent country or as a continuing extension of France.

Earlier this month, I helped to organize a group of indigenous Chamoru women from Guam to testify at the United Nations Special Fourth Committee on Decolonization.

I extend you a warm invitation to taste the liberating flavors of decolonization.

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Common combinations with decolonization

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "decolonization" in a sentence?
An example: "Since 1972, the U.N. Decolonization Committee has called for Puerto Rico 's 'decolonization' and for the U.S. to recognize the island's right to self-determination and independence." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "decolonization" from authentic English texts.
What does "decolonization" mean?
Decolonization means: The freeing of a colony etc from dependent status by granting it independence.
What are synonyms of "decolonization"?
Common synonyms of "decolonization" include: decolonisation, group action.
How many example sentences with "decolonization" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "decolonization", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.