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neocolonialist

American  
[nee-oh-kuh-loh-nee-uhl-ist] / ˌni oʊ kəˈloʊ ni əl ɪst /

adjective

  1. advocating, pursuing, or characterized by a policy or attitude of neocolonialism toward less powerful populations.


noun

  1. a person who supports or advocates neocolonialism.

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"To help dismantle that neocolonialist spice trade," Nareena Switlo advises, "look for brands that are actually managed and owned and operated" by the people impacted by those colonial structures.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2023

But many Libyans would regard any outside force as neocolonialist meddling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2015

"It's a neocolonialist trial," Gbagbo's adviser Toussaint Alain told reporters in The Hague.

From New York Times ● Dec. 5, 2011

In a radio speech afterward, Nkrumah vowed that the "evil men and neocolonialist agents amongst us shall be smoked out."

From Time Magazine Archive

Tsiranana, of course, was denounced as a neocolonialist stooge.

From Time Magazine Archive

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