This is the 7720th most frequent Dutch word.
dekoloniseren
To decolonize; to undo colonial rule or influence.
Here, 'dekoloniseren' expresses the process of a country achieving autonomy from colonial rule.
Het land besloot om volledig te dekoloniseren en onafhankelijk te worden.
The country decided to completely decolonize and become independent.
In this example, 'dekoloniseren' is used to describe the efforts made by movements to end colonial influence in certain regions.
De historische bewegingen hebben geholpen om regio's in Afrika te dekoloniseren.
The historical movements helped decolonize regions in Africa.
Here, 'dekoloniseren' refers to the theoretical and practical discussions about addressing the effects of past colonization.