Decolonization refers to the process by which colonies or territories gain independence from colonial powers and establish their own sovereign governments. This process often involves the end of colonial rule and the transition to self-government, national sovereignty, and the restoration of political and cultural identity. Decolonization represents a significant period in global history, marking the end of colonial empires and the beginning of a new era of national sovereignty and self-determination.

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