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decolonization

decolonization

7.4
Removing colonial ideas and rules so local voices are heard
  • noun
  • /ˌdiːˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : descolonización
  • The process of decolonization aims to include diverse Indigenous perspectives in education systems.
  • decolonization process
  • decolonization of archaeology
  • Indigenous control, the decolonization

Examples

  • Decolonization is one strategy for confronting present-day issues and for analyzing past processes of colonization.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Becoming acquainted with Indigenous theory and practice and centering our concerns there constitutes the essential work of decolonization.

    Academic text (2010)
  • In efforts of decolonization, education plays a critical role.

    Academic text (2005)
  • At the same time, the growing movement toward decolonization in Asia

    Academic text (1997)
  • An important avenue of decolonization is education.

    Academic text (2005)
  • Above all, the decolonization of archaeology depends on a commitment to change.

    Academic text (2005)
  • In this article, we discuss recent developments in the decolonization of Australian archaeology.

    Academic text (2005)
  • The emphasis on decolonization models creates greater consciousness of the effects of colonization on culture, thought, and institutions.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The number one action item in decolonization is to erode the intellectual foundations of colonialism.

    Blog text (32)
  • Many scholars focus on decolonization to challenge the dominant narratives in historical studies.

Synonyms

indigenization
vsdecolonization
8.9

Giving ownership or control to local people in business and government

focuses on removing colonial biases in institutions and knowledge rather than transferring power

Antonyms

22 7.4

Control of one country by people from another country who live there and take its resources for profit

How Inclusive

inclusion
65 3.7
decolonization
  • Specialized
7.4
to reform
228 3.7
exclusion
64 4.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

decolonization = colonization (semi-transparent) = de + colonize + ation

Morphologically regular: 'de-' + 'colonization' indicates reversal or removal of practices associated with colonization.

Etymology

Decolonization can also mean removing colonial ideas and power from schools, museums, and books; it joins de- 'remove' with colonial 'relating to colonies', so it is about making space for Indigenous and local voices.