anticolonialism
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- anticolonialist noun
Etymology
Origin of anticolonialism
Example Sentences
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The late, Palestinian Christian-born scholar of anticolonialism wrote several influential volumes on conflicts around the world, including a memoir, “Out of Place.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023
And about that anticolonialism business, isn't that why we, especially the Teasies among us, adore the Founding Fathers?
From Time • Mar. 10, 2011
"Something big is happening in Africa," said Nehru, playing his role as Big Brother of anticolonialism.
From Time Magazine Archive
When Dr. Mohammad Mossadegh came to power as Iran's Premier in 1951, Khomeini welcomed his anticolonialism and his opposition to the Shah, though he considered Mossadegh too secular.
From Time Magazine Archive
But the Belt operators took advantage of the anticolonialism of the times and declared that the Belt cities were, and by right ought to be, free and independent political entities.
From Anchorite by Schelling, George Luther
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