decolonise

de·col·o·nize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kol-uh-nahyz]
- /diˈkɒl əˌnaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-kol-uh-nahyz]
- /diˈkɒl əˌnaɪz/

Definitions of decolonise word

verb with object decolonise to release from the status of a colony. 1
verb with object decolonise to allow (a colony) to become self-governing or independent. 1
verb without object decolonise to free a colony to become self-governing or independent. 1
noun decolonise Alternative spelling of decolonize. 1

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Parts of speech for Decolonise

noun

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preposition

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exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Decolonise

decolonise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

decolonise usage trend in Literature

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