Control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures

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Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
also neo-colonialism , 1955, from neo- + colonialism .

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Neocolonialism is a strategic computer game in which players take over different regions all over the world. It is turn-based , and allows three to six players at once. It is produced by Subaltern Games , and designed by Seth Alter. As in Risk , the world ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
neocolonialism \neocolonialism\ n. Control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures. In contrast to colonialism , in which one country controls another territory by military force.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 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.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures