neocolonialism

noun neo·co·lo·nial·ism \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

1961

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