neo-colony
Definitions
A country, especially a former colony, controlled or dominated by another country, by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance.
Examples
“Cuba was the last⟳ of the independent Latin American countries to throw⟳ off the Spanish yoke and the first to become⟳ a full-fledged neo-colony of the United States.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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