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neocolonial

  • a word derived from neocolonialism.
    neocolonialism
    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.
  • a word derived from neocolonialism.
    neocolonialism
    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.

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One can call this approach cynical and neocolonial, but at least the strategy isn’t aimed at throttling oil shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026

For its part, China denies taking advantage of Zambia, and told the BBC it was "grossly unfair" to characterise Beijing's relationship with African countries as neocolonial.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025

His public self-burning emerged out of a context of extreme socioeconomic disparity, rampant governmental corruption, colonial and neocolonial asymmetries, and political unrest.

From Salon ● May 4, 2024

Because of colonial and neocolonial forces, Pakistan is suffering climate displacement at a level that has never been seen before as it is affecting more than 33 million people.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 18, 2022

In the decade after the devastation of Hurricane Hugo, neocolonial mismanagement, labor strikes and staggering youth unemployment have shaken the foundations of society.

From New York Times ● May 5, 2020

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