Neocolonialism

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A policy whereby a major power uses economic and political means to perpetuate or extend its influence over underdeveloped nations or areas: "Strong elements of neocolonialism persist in the economic relations of the rich and poor countries” ( Scientific American).
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  • 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.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • 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.
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  • n. control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures
    • Antonym
    colonialism   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    colonialism   
     
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