Meaning of the word decolonization in English

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decolonization

US /diːˌkɑː.lə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK /diːˌkɑː.lə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the undoing of colonialism, the process by which a colony gains independence from the colonizing country

Example:
The decolonization of African nations occurred primarily in the mid-20th century.
The process of decolonization often involved political struggles and sometimes armed conflicts.
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