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neocolonialism

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Word definitions for neocolonialism in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Neocolonialism , neo-colonialism or neo-imperialism is the geopolitical practice of using capitalism , business globalization , and cultural imperialism to influence a country, in lieu of either direct military control ( imperialism ) or indirect political ...

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

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

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.

Usage examples of neocolonialism.

Remind everyone that the Wintons despise slavery, and Solarian-style neocolonialism just about as much.

These should keep down complaints about neocolonialism so that by the ten-year mark we can hope for active co-operation from Beninia's neighbours in digesting the fruits of the plan.