neocolonialization

noun

Exacting control or domination through economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance, especially by a developed and powerful country against a developing former colony.

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Meanings

nounneocolonialization (uncountable)
  1. uncountablegovernmentExacting control or domination through economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance, especially by a developed and powerful country against a developing former colony.

Origin

From neo- + colonialization.

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APA

neocolonialization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neocolonialization

MLA

“neocolonialization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neocolonialization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neocolonialization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neocolonialization.

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