anticolonial
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/ˌænti.kəˈloʊniəl/
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/ˌænti.kəˈləʊniəl/
opposition to colonialism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anticolonial' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'colonial' from 'colonia' in Latin, meaning 'settlement'.
Historical Evolution
'Anticolonial' evolved from the combination of 'anti-' and 'colonial', reflecting opposition to colonial practices.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against colonial practices', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to colonial rule or the practice of colonialism.
The anticolonial movement gained momentum in the mid-20th century.
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