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/ˌniːəʊkəˈləʊnjəlɪzəm/ · noun
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..
Use neocolonialism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Neocolonialism means 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..
Common synonyms include neoimperialism.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use neocolonialism where its definition matches the intended context.
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