Decolonization is the process by which a colony gains its independence from the colonizing nation in order to become an autonomous country. Colonization, a concept used in many contexts, usually refers to the long-term dominance of a people and geographic territory by a more powerful group from outside. This dominance by one nation over others may take various forms—some more lenient than others—involving the imposition of a government, military force, economy, culture, education, religion,... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023. 3p.