"pseudocolonialism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From pseudo- + colonialism. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|pseudo-|colonialism}} pseudo- + colonialism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pseudocolonialism (uncountable)
  1. Something which resembles or appears to be colonialism (in various senses), but is really not. Tags: uncountable Related terms: pseudocolonial, pseudocolonization, pseudocolony, neocolonialism
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