1. to free (a country or region) from colonial rule or control
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'decolonize'; transitive verb
2. to remove colonial influence, attitudes, or structures from (institutions, education, culture, etc.)
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'decolonize'; transitive verb; modern usage

Examples

• India was decolonised in 1947 after decades of British rule.
• Many African nations were decolonised during the 1960s.
• Universities are working to decolonise their curricula by including more diverse perspectives.
• The movement seeks to decolonise the education system and challenge Western-centric teaching.
• Decolonising institutions requires examining and changing long-established power structures.
• The country's government committed to decolonising the civil service.
• Scholars argue that museums must decolonise their collections and exhibition practices.