Decolonization
Definition
Decolonization refers to the process by which colonies become independent from their colonizing countries.
Analogy
Decolonization is like a bird leaving the nest. The bird (colony) has grown and learned enough to survive on its own, so it leaves the nest (colonizing country) to live independently.
Related terms
Imperialism: A policy or ideology of extending a nation's rule over foreign nations, often by military force or by gaining political and economic control.
Self-determination: The process by which a country determines its own statehood and forms its own government.
Post-colonialism: The academic study of the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism, focusing on the human consequences of the control and exploitation of colonized people and their lands.
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