neocolonialism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The control or domination by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance.

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By surface analysis, neo + colonialism, or, by surface analysis, neocolonial + ism.

neoimperialism

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