neocolonialism

English

Etymology

By surface analysis, neo +‎ colonialism, or, by surface analysis, neocolonial +‎ ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnjəlɪzəm/
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Noun

neocolonialism (countable and uncountable, plural neocolonialisms)

  1. 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.
    Synonym: neoimperialism
    Coordinate terms: colonialism, imperialism

Translations

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French néo-colonialisme. By surface analysis, neo- +‎ colonialism.

Noun

neocolonialism n (uncountable)

  1. neocolonialism

Declension

singular only indefinite definite
nominative-accusative neocolonialism neocolonialismul
genitive-dative neocolonialism neocolonialismului
vocative neocolonialismule
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