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banana republic in Malay

republik pisang

banana republic in Malay: republik pisang. In English, banana republic means a small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.

Malay words for banana republic

country
republik pisang

English meaning of banana republic

  1. noun A small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.

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Questions about banana republic in Malay

What is the meaning of banana republic in Malay?
Banana republic in Malay is republik pisang.
Apakah maksud banana republic dalam bahasa Melayu?
Banana republic: republik pisang.
What does banana republic mean in English?
Banana republic means a small country, especially one in Central America or the West Indies, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government.

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