neocolonialism

American  

[nee-oh-kuh-loh-nee-uh-liz-uhm] / ˌni oʊ kəˈloʊ ni əˌlɪz əm /

noun

1. 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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neocolonialism British  

/ ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. (in the modern world) political control by an outside power of a country that is in theory sovereign and independent, esp through the domination of its economy

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neocolonialism Cultural  

1. The dominance of strong nations over weak nations, not by direct political control (as in traditional colonialism), but by economic and cultural influence.

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Other Word Forms

• neocolonial noun
• neocolonialist noun

Etymology

Origin of neocolonialism

First recorded in 1960–65; neo- + colonialism

Example Sentences

Aid became a bastion of paternalism or, as some came to see it, neocolonialism.

From The Wall Street Journal

For this maneuver to succeed, however, the end of French neocolonialism proved crucial.

From Salon

As Prince of Wales, he audibly opposed Western neocolonialism.

From Washington Post

In creating this intricate narrative, were you drawing from specific historical events pertinent to Burundi or larger ideas about neocolonialism in Africa?

From New York Times

Reagan-era American officials often clashed with Sankara, an avowed foe of “imperialism and neocolonialism,” over his alliances with Fidel Castro of Cuba and Col.

From New York Times