neocolonialist
Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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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
Tsiranana, of course, was denounced as a neocolonialist stooge.
From Time Magazine Archive
Its aim, F.N.L.C. spokesmen said, was to overthrow Mobutu's "neocolonialist tyranny."
From Time Magazine Archive
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