decolonization
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- post-decolonization noun
Vocabulary lists containing decolonization
Human Geography - High School
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Political Geography - High School
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"It touched on so much in terms of thematic material and musical material," Kehrer said, pointing to the allusions to decolonization and use of traditional Puerto Rican rhythms.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
The U.S. has long supported the right of self-determination for the people of Guam, said Jennifer Locetta, a U.S. official at the United Nations, during a U.N. meeting on decolonization last month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025
Instead, the gallery has nurtured a new generation of West Coast conceptualists who apply the philosophical rigor and satirical swagger of the 1960s and ’70s to contemporary issues like marginalization and decolonization.
From New York Times • Feb. 27, 2024
He even posted a screenshot of the viral decolonization tweet to his Instagram account.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023
“I have always been interested in decolonization, having studied this,” said Fuller.
From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023
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