Nationalism in the colonies
Definition
This refers to the political movement by colonized people seeking independence from their colonial rulers, often driven by feelings of national identity and cultural unity.
Analogy
Imagine you're at summer camp and your counselor keeps making all the decisions without considering what you want. Eventually, you might rally your fellow campers (your "nation") to demand more say—or even try to run things yourselves. That's similar to nationalism in colonies!
Related terms
Decolonization: The process by which colonies become independent from their colonizing country.
Imperialism: Policy or ideology by a nation that extends its power over other lands through force or diplomacy.
Self-determination: The principle that nations have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status with no interference.
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