A descolonização
Example: A descolonização transformou profundamente as estruturas políticas locais.
Definition
"A descolonização" refers to the process by which colonies gain independence from colonial powers, leading to the transformation of political, social, and economic structures in the affected territories. It often involves the end of foreign domination and the establishment of sovereign states.
Etymology
The term "a descolonização" comes from the Portuguese prefix 'des-' meaning 'undo' or 'reverse,' combined with 'colonização,' derived from the Latin 'colonia,' meaning 'settlement' or 'colony.' Thus, "a descolonização" literally means the undoing of colonization, describing the historical process of colonies becoming independent.
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