Neocolonialism (noun)

1. A new form of colonialism in which a country or region maintains control over other countries or regions through economic and political means, rather than military force.
2. The continuation of economic and political control over a country or region by a foreign power through the use of economic and political means.

Origin:

The word neocolonialism was first used in the early 20th century, it is a combination of the prefix "neo" meaning new and the word "colonialism", which refers to the economic and political control of one country or region by another. it is used to describe a new form of colonialism in which a country or region maintains control over other countries or regions through economic and political means, rather than military force.

Examples:

1. Critics argue that the country's trade policies are a form of neocolonialism.
2. Neocolonialism is the continuation of colonial power through economic and political means.
3. The country's foreign policies were criticized as neocolonialist.
4. Neocolonialism is the control of a country or region by a foreign power through economic and political means.
5. The country's exploitation of its natural resources by foreign companies is an example of neocolonialism.