Decolonizes

/diːˈkɑːlənaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present of decolonize; grants independence to or removes colonial control from a territory.

Etymology

Third person singular form of decolonize (American spelling). Used in contemporary political and educational discourse.

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When a museum decolonizes its collections, it often returns artifacts to their countries of origin—a process that's reshaping how institutions worldwide view their historical holdings and responsibilities.

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