neocolonialism
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oʊ noun
the policy of a strong nation in seeking political and economic hegemony over an independent nation or extended geographical area without necessarily reducing the subordinate nation or area to the legal status of a colony.
Related forms
ne·o·co·lo·ni·al, ne·o·co·lo·ni·al·ist, noun, adjective
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World English Dictionary
neocolonialism (ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| (in the modern world) political control by an outside power of a country that is in theory sovereign and independent, esp through the domination of its economy | |
| neoco'lonial | |
| —adj | |
| neoco'lonialist | |
| —n | |
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Neocolonialism
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Cultural Dictionary
neocolonialism definition
The dominance of strong nations over weak nations, not by direct political control (as in traditional colonialism), but by economic and cultural influence.
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Neocolonialism ascribes these relationships to an intentional policy.
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