neocolonialism

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From neo- +‎ colonialism, or neocolonial +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnjəlɪzəm/
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Noun[edit]

neocolonialism (countable and uncountable, plural neocolonialisms)

  1. 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.

Translations[edit]

Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French néo-colonialisme. By surface analysis, neo- +‎ colonialism.

Noun[edit]

neocolonialism n (uncountable)

  1. neocolonialism

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