1. the process of freeing a country or region from colonial rule or influence; granting independence to a former colony
Usage: present participle of decolonise; British English spelling (American: decolonizing); often used in historical and political contexts
2. the process of removing colonial attitudes, perspectives, or structures from institutions, education, or culture
Usage: present participle of decolonise; contemporary usage in academic and cultural contexts

Examples

• India played a key role in decolonising Asia during the mid-twentieth century.
• Many African nations are decolonising their education systems by revising historical curricula.
• The movement toward decolonising museums has led institutions to reconsider their collections.
• Universities are decolonising their reading lists to include more diverse voices.
• Decolonising language means recognising and challenging colonial terms in everyday speech.
• The process of decolonising former colonies took decades of negotiation and struggle.