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By surface analysis, neo + colonialism, or, by surface analysis, neocolonial + ism.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: The control by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance to benefit of the powerful country. Full definition →
By surface analysis, neo + colonialism, or, by surface analysis, neocolonial + ism.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.