decolonized
diːˈkɑːlənaɪzd
Definition

Definition of decolonized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
colonialismRarehaving removed colonial elements or influencesRare
  • The museum displayed decolonized exhibits to reflect indigenous perspectives.
liberated
2.
freedomRarefree from colonial rule or influenceRare
  • The country became decolonized after years of struggle.
emancipated liberated
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Origin of decolonized

Latin, de- (remove) + colonize (settle)

Examples of decolonized in a sentence

  • They celebrated the decolonized architecture of the renovated building.
  • The decolonized nation celebrated its independence day.
  • Decolonized regions often face challenges in building new governance structures.

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  1. French:décolonisé, libéré, ...
  2. German:dekolonisiert, vom Kolonialismus befreit, ...
  3. Italian:decolonizzato, indipendente, ...
  4. Spanish:descolonizado, liberado, ...
  5. Portuguese:descolonizado, livre do domínio colonial, ...
  6. Chinese:去殖民化, 非殖民化, ...
  7. Japanese:脱植民地化された, 独立した, ...
  8. Arabic:متحرر من الاستعمار, مُتَحَرِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשֻׁחְרָר מִן הַקוֹלוֹנִיָאלִיזְם, מְשֻׁחְרָר, ...
  10. Russian:деколонизированные, деколонизирован, ...
  11. Ukrainian:деколонізований, звільнений, ...
  12. Hindi:उपनिवेशवाद से मुक्त, स्वतंत्र, ...
decolonize
diːˈkɑːləˌnaɪz

Definition of decolonize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
political actionRareremove colonial control from a countryRare
  • Many nations sought to decolonize after World War II..
emancipate liberate
2.
cultural aspectRarefree from colonial influence in thought or practiceRare
  • Scholars discuss how to decolonize educational curriculums.?
emancipate free liberate
3.
social sciencesRarereverse colonization effects granting autonomyRare
  • Efforts to decolonize education are gaining momentum worldwide.
emancipate liberate
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Origin of decolonize

Latin, de- (remove) + colonia (settlement)

Examples of decolonize in a sentence

  • Efforts to decolonize were met with resistance.
  • Activists aim to decolonize the media.
  • There are efforts to decolonize the museum exhibits.
  • Activists are working to decolonize the curriculum.
  • The movement aims to decolonize cultural narratives.

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  1. French:se décoloniser, décoloniser, ...
  2. German:dekolonisieren, von kolonialem Einfluss befreien, ...
  3. Italian:decolonizzare, liberare dall'influenza coloniale, ...
  4. Spanish:descolonizar, liberar de influencia colonial, ...
  5. Portuguese:descolonizar, autonomizar, ...
  6. Chinese:去殖民化, 解除殖民, ...
  7. Japanese:脱植民地化する, 植民地の影響から解放する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَزالَ الِاسْتِعْمار, حَرَّرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִשְׁתַּחְרֵר מֵהַקוֹלוֹנִיָּאלִיזְם, לְהִשׁתַּחְרֵר מֵהַשְׁפָּעָה הַקוֹלוֹנִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:деколонизировать, освобождать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:деколонізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:उपनिवेशवाद समाप्त करना, औपनिवेशिक प्रभाव से मुक्त करना, ...
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