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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

To counteract rumors that he is a neocolonialist at heart, he has sought to identify himself with his old enemy Patrice Lumumba.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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