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neocolonialism

/ˌniːəkəʊləˈnɪəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does neocolonialism mean?

noun

A policy of extending the influence of a powerful nation over a weaker nation, often through economic or cultural means, rather than through direct military control.

Example

"The company's neocolonialist practices in Africa have been widely criticized for exploiting local resources and labor."

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