neocolonialist
/ˌniːoʊkəˈloʊniəlɪst/
noun
- A person or country that supports or practices neocolonialism — using economic or political power to control less powerful nations.
- The activist spoke out against neocolonialists who profit from cheap labor in poor regions.
- The historian described the multinational corporation as a neocolonialist because it dictated the country's economic policies.
- Some accuse wealthy nations of acting as neocolonialists by imposing unfair trade rules on developing countries.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of neocolonialism.
- She wrote a book about neocolonialist attitudes in international aid programs.
- The neocolonialist policies of the 20th century still affect global trade today.
- The film criticized the neocolonialist mindset of foreign investors who ignore local needs.