Petrocapitalism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Those aspects of capitalism that involve the petrochemical industry. uncountable

    "For the purpose of better understanding the ensuing discussion in this chapter, petrocapitalism is said to operate successfully through an intertwined oil complex “that is territorially constituted through oil concessions”."

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"For the purpose of better understanding the ensuing discussion in this chapter, petrocapitalism is said to operate successfully through an intertwined oil complex “that is territorially constituted through oil concessions”."

Etymology

From petro- + capitalism.

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