The term refers to the series of events and processes through which colonial territories gained independence from their colonizers. These processes usually involved political, social, and economic changes within the colonies.
Related terms
Nationalism: The strong sense of pride, loyalty, and devotion towards one's own nation or ethnic group.
Neocolonialism: A form of indirect control where powerful nations maintain influence over former colonies by controlling their economies or politics.
Bandung Conference: A meeting held in 1955 that brought together newly independent African and Asian nations to discuss issues related to decolonization.