Petrocapitalism
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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”."
Example
More examples"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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