Definitions for decolonize
decolonize
de·col·o·nize
Spelling: [dee-kol-uh-nahyz]
IPA: /diˈkɒl əˌnaɪz/
Decolonize is a 10 letter English word.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 25 points.
You can make 360 anagrams from letters in decolonize (cdeeilnooz).
Definitions for decolonize
verb (used with object)
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to release from the status of a colony.
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to allow (a colony) to become self-governing or independent.
verb (used without object)
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to free a colony to become self-governing or independent.
Origin of decolonize
de- + colonize
Examples for decolonize
Pakistan, born in the scrabble to decolonize after World War II, has suffered from endless American and British meddling.