neocolonialism

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnjəlɪzəm/
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Noun

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

Romanian

Etymology

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

Noun

neocolonialism n (uncountable)

  1. neocolonialism

Declension

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