decolonize

de·col·o·nize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-kol-uh-nahyz]
- /diˈkɒl əˌnaɪz/
- /ˌdiːˈk.ɒ.lə.naɪz/

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

Definitions of decolonize word

verb decolonize to grant independence to (a colony) 3
verb with object decolonize to release from the status of a colony. 1
verb with object decolonize to allow (a colony) to become self-governing or independent. 1
verb without object decolonize to free a colony to become self-governing or independent. 1
noun decolonize (of a country) withdraw from (a colony), leaving it independent. 1
transitive verb decolonize make sth independent 1

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Parts of speech for Decolonize

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exclamation

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decolonize 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.

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