La descolonització
Example: La descolonització va transformar profundament les estructures polítiques del país.
Definition
"La descolonització" refers to the process by which a country or region gains independence from colonial rule, leading to the transformation of political, social, and economic structures. It often involves the end of foreign domination and the establishment of self-governance.
Etymology
The word "la descolonització" comes from the Catalan prefix 'des-' meaning 'undo' or 'reverse,' combined with 'colonització,' derived from Latin 'colonus,' meaning 'settler.' It literally means the undoing of colonization, reflecting the historical process of ending colonial control.
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