die Dekolonisierung
Translation
decolonization
Examples
Die Dekolonisierung Afrikas war ein langer Prozess.
The decolonization of Africa was a long process.
Wir diskutieren über die Dekolonisierung des Wissens.
We are discussing the decolonization of knowledge.
Grammar Patterns
the decolonization ((of sth.)) the decolonization of sth. The decolonization of Africa was a long process.
Similar Words
Entkolonialisierung; Antonym: Kolonisierung (colonization)
Etymology
Composed of 'de-' (away from) + 'Kolonie' (colony) + '-sierung' (-ization). Literally means 'the process of making something not a colony'.
Memory Tips
Break the word down: 'de-' (undo) + 'colonization'. It's a direct cognate of the English term.