neocolonialism
The control by a powerful country over weaker ones by the use of economic pressure,…The control by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance to benefit of the powerful country.
» English is the language of colonialism and neocolonialism.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The control by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance to benefit of the powerful country.
Neokolonialismus
control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures
Examples
1 sentencesEnglish is the language of colonialism and neocolonialism.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
By surface analysis, neo + colonialism, or, by surface analysis, neocolonial + ism.By surface analysis, neo + colonialism, or, by surface analysis, neocolonial + ism.
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Forms
plural: neocolonialisms| Singular | neocolonialism |
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Synonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable