DECOLONIZATION

decolonization, decolonisation

(noun) the action of changing from colonial to independent status

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

decolonization (countable and uncountable, plural decolonizations)

The freeing of a colony etc from dependent status by granting it independence.

(social sciences) The reverse of colonization, i.e. granting back autonomy to a group.

Source: Wiktionary



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BEATIFY

(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”


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