What does "neocolonialization" mean?

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

Neocolonialization

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

Etymology

From neo- + colonialization.

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