Decolonization
Decolonization refers to the process by which colonial territories achieve political independence and recover sovereignty from imperial powers—though the term encompasses far broader transformations.
Meanings
- Decolonization (political) — the historical process of colonies gaining independence, especially during the 20th century
- Decolonization (intellectual) — the critical reexamination and rejection of colonial frameworks in knowledge, culture, and economics
- Decolonization (environmental) — restoring ecosystems and ecological systems harmed by extractive colonial economies
Related
Colonialism, Self-determination, Indigenous peoples, Post-colonialism, Sovereignty, Cultural identity