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, leading to the political, social, and economic transformation of formerly controlled territories. It significantly altered global political structures, often resulting in the emergence of new sovereign nations.
Etymology
The term "la descolonización" comes from the Spanish prefix 'des-' meaning 'undo' or 'reverse,' combined with 'colonización,' derived from Latin 'colonia,' meaning 'settlement.' It literally means the reversal of colonization, highlighting the transition from colonial rule to independence.
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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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