neocolonialism
neo·co·lo·nial·ism
noun\ˌnē-ō-kə-ˈlōn-yə-ˌli-zəm, -ˈlō-nē-ə-ˌli-\
Definition of NEOCOLONIALISM
: the economic and political policies by which a great power indirectly maintains or extends its influence over other areas or people
— neo·co·lo·nial \-ˈlōn-yəl, -ˈlō-nē-əl\ adjective
— neo·co·lo·nial·ist \-yə-list, -ə-list\ noun or adjective
First Known Use of NEOCOLONIALISM
1961
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