postcolonial
|post/co/lo/ni/al|
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/ˌpoʊst.kəˈloʊ.ni.əl/
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/ˌpəʊst.kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/
after colonial rule
Etymology
Etymology Information
'postcolonial' originates from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'colonial' referring to the period of colonial rule.
Historical Evolution
'postcolonial' evolved from the combination of 'post-' and 'colonial' to describe the era following colonialism.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the time after colonial rule, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period following the end of colonial rule in a region.
The postcolonial era brought significant changes to the country's political landscape.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42