decolonisation
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The process by which colonies gain independence from the country that had ruled them.
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British English spells this decolonisation, while American English usually writes decolonization.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "_____ across Africa and Asia accelerated rapidly in the decades after the Second World War."
Answer: decolonisation
In your own words, what does "decolonisation" mean?
The process by which colonies gain independence from the country that had ruled them.
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