Postcolonial
Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊstˈkəɫoʊniəɫ/
Postcolonial (adjective)
- relating to the time after a country has gained independence from colonial control.
- describing the cultural, social, and political impacts after colonial rule ends.
Examples
- The postcolonial government faced many challenges.
- Postcolonial societies often struggle with economic development.
Common collocations: postcolonial era, postcolonial state, postcolonial transition, postcolonial theory, postcolonial identity