Neoimperialism

//ˌniː.əʊ.ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.z(ə)m// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A contemporary form of imperialism; modern imperialistic practices by a country, such as using influence and power to dominate smaller countries. uncountable, usually

    "[T]he Turkish Government should from now on recognize and act upon the assumption that Russian neo-imperialism is a definite threat to the safety and independence of Turkey."

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"[T]he Turkish Government should from now on recognize and act upon the assumption that Russian neo-imperialism is a definite threat to the safety and independence of Turkey."

Etymology

PIE word *h₁én From neo- (prefix meaning ‘contemporary; new’) + imperialism.

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