La descolonización
Example: La descolonización transformó profundamente las estructuras políticas globales.
Definition
"La descolonización" refers to the process through which colonies gain independence from colonial powers, resulting in the political and social transformation of territories previously controlled by foreign nations. It often involves struggles for sovereignty and the end of imperial dominance.
Etymology
"La descolonización" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' meaning removal or reversal, combined with 'colonización,' derived from Latin 'colonia,' meaning a settlement. The term literally means the reversal of colonization, reflecting the historical movement to end colonial rule during the 20th century.
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"La descolonización" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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