De dekolonisatie
Example: De dekolonisatie van Afrika veranderde de wereldorde aanzienlijk.
Definition
"Dekolonisatie" refers to the process by which colonies gain independence from colonial powers, typically involving political, social, and economic changes. It often marks the end of colonial rule and the emergence of new sovereign nations, as seen in the decolonization of Africa.
Etymology
The word "dekolonisatie" comes from the Dutch prefix 'de-' meaning removal or reversal, combined with 'kolonisatie,' derived from the Latin 'colonia,' meaning colony. It literally means the undoing or ending of colonialism. Did you know it became widely used after World War II as many colonies sought independence?
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"De dekolonisatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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