neocolonialism

neocolonialism
neocolonial, adj., n. neocolonialist, n., adj.
/nee'oh keuh loh"nee euh liz'euhm/, n.
the policy of a strong nation in seeking political and economic hegemony over an independent nation or extended geographical area without necessarily reducing the subordinate nation or area to the legal status of a colony.
[1960-65; NEO- + COLONIALISM]

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