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This chapter presents commonly used terms in the study of postcolonialism. The terms listed begin with the alphabet “T”. Detailed explanation is provided for several terms, including terra incognito, terra nullius, testimonio, Text, third world and torrid zones. Each entry includes the origin of the term; a detailed explanation of its perceived meaning; and examples of the term's use in literary‐cultural...