decolonize
- v grant independence to (a former colony)
West Africa was decolonized in the early 1960's
- But while his equivocation on dealing with secessionist rebellions and his decision to bow to Western pressure and decolonize East Timor angered the generals, Megawati made .
- In one sense, Lisbon's pell-mell decision to decolonize has increased rather than decreased its overseas burden.