La descolonització
Example: La descolonització va transformar profundament les societats africanes al segle XX.
Definition
"La descolonització" refers to the process by which colonies gain independence from colonial powers, leading to political, social, and economic transformations in the formerly colonized territories. It often involves the end of foreign control and the establishment of sovereign nations.
Etymology
"La descolonització" comes from the Catalan prefix 'des-' meaning 'undoing' or 'reversal,' combined with 'colonització,' derived from Latin 'colonia' meaning 'settlement.' The term literally means 'the undoing of colonization,' reflecting the historical process where colonies cease to be ruled by foreign powers.
Learn to use this word actively
"La descolonització" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 198 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Catalan as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
