post-colonial
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"We were looking for a sound and a voice that was so post-colonial. And Zamrock was that sound - that sound of new freedom, that sound of boldness," the Zambian-born, Botswanan-raised rapper - who has performed at the likes of Glastonbury, Coachella and the Sydney Opera House - told the BBC.
From BBC
Unlike others in the region, the CCM, which emerged from the Tanganyika African National Union, is a post-colonial liberation party that has maintained a firm grip not only on the levers of power but also on the nation's psyche.
From BBC
In the past, and under her own label, she has explored themes of identity and post-colonial heritage.
From Barron's
It touches on post-colonial identity, gender inequality, economic necessity, and personal freedom.
From BBC
These essays by the acclaimed African novelist and post-colonial theorist include pieces on important contemporaries including Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, but also delves into the links between language and identity.
From Los Angeles Times
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