This refers to the political movement by colonized people seeking independence from their colonial rulers, often driven by feelings of national identity and cultural unity.
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their colonizing country.
Imperialism: Policy or ideology by a nation that extends its power over other lands through force or diplomacy.
Self-determination: The principle that nations have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status with no interference.
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