word
Postcolonial Literature
pohst-kuh-LOH-nee-ul LIT-er-ah-chur
/poʊstkəˈloʊniəl ˈlɪtərətʃər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
postcolonialliterature
Dictionary meaning
A body of writing that responds to, resists, or deconstructs the cultural, political, and psychological legacy of colonialism and imperialism
Examples
- Chinua Achebe's 'Things Fall Apart' is a foundational work of postcolonial literature, reclaiming the African narrative from colonial perspectives.
Pronunciation tips
Stress: 'post-co-LO-ni-al'. Sometimes written with a hyphen: post-colonial.
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