neocolonialism

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The control or domination by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance
when a powerful country uses its economic and political influence to control another country
The control or domination by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure
Continuing dependence of former colonies on foreign countries (p 257)
{i} policy of seeking political and economic hegemony over an independent state or territory without taking that territory as a colony
The control of less developed countries by developed ones through indirect means such as economic dependency and support of local elites Contrasted with classical colonial policy that used direct occupation by the military of other countries
Continuing dependence of former colonies on foreign countries (See 207)
Practice whereby wealthy countries of the world reap the wealth of poorer countries through contracts and circumstances that favor the wealthy countries
control by a powerful country of its former colonies (or other less developed countries) by economic pressures

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neocolonial
Of or pertaining to, or based on, neocolonialism
neocolonial
{s} pertaining to neocolonialism (economic or political control of large countries over smaller ones without officially taking them as colonies)
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