neoimperialism
Syllables: ne·o·im·per·i·al·i·sm/ˌniː.əʊ.ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.z(ə)m/US/ˌni.oʊ.ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪ.zəm/
neoimperialism noun: a contemporary form of imperialism; modern imperialistic practices by a country, such as using influence and power to dominate smaller countries.
Noun
neoimperialism (usually uncountable, plural neoimperialisms)
- A contemporary form of imperialism; modern imperialistic practices by a country, such as using influence and power to dominate smaller countries.
- [T]he Turkish Government should from now on recognize and act upon the assumption that Russian neo-imperialism is a definite threat to the safety and independence of Turkey.1939 November 9 (date written), J. V. A. MacMurray, “Activities of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe, and Soviet Relations with the Belligerent Powers: III. Activities of the Soviet Union in the...
- From the moment this word [Geopolitik] was seized by the Germans, it became the best descriptive term of the guiding philosophy of German neoimperialism.1947 fall, Harry A. Sachaklian, “Geopolitics versus Geologistics”, in Air University Quarterly Review, volume I, number 2, Maxwell Field, Ala.: Air University, →ISSN, →OCLC, pages 53–54
- Synonyms:
- colonialism without colonies, informal empire, neocolonialism
neoimperialism meaning in Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi and Arabic
neoimperialism in Hindi
- contemporary form of imperialism
- नवसाम्राज्यवाद navsāmrājyavād
neoimperialism in Malayalam
- contemporary form of imperialism
- പുതിയ സാമ്രാജ്യത്വം putiya sāmrājyatvaṁ
neoimperialism in Punjabi
- contemporary form of imperialism
- ਨਵ ਸਾਮਰਾਜਵਾਦ nav sāmrājavād
neoimperialism in Arabic
- contemporary form of imperialism
- إمبريالية جديدة
More languagesFewer languages
- neoimperialism in Malay
- imperialisme baru
- neoimperialism in Indonesian
- imperialisme baru
- neoimperialism in Persian
- امپریالیسم نو
- neoimperialism in Vietnamese
- chủ nghĩa đế quốc mới
Examples of neoimperialism in a sentence
- [T]he Afro-Asian peoples common basic mission is to continue their present battle against the old and neoimperialisms and to win and secure national independence.1963 December 23, “[United Arab Republic] UAR–CPR Joint Communique”, in Daily Report: Foreign Radio Broadcasts, number 247, [Washington...
- After World War II, European powers like Britain and France adopted a strategy of neoimperialism.1995, Michael Parenti, “Imperialism 101”, in Nancy J[oyce] Peters, editor, Against Empire, San Francisco, Calif.: City Light Books, →ISBN...
Synonyms of neoimperialism
- colonialism without colonies
- informal empire
- neocolonialism
Forms of neoimperialism
| plural | neoimperialisms |
|---|---|
| alternative form | neo-imperialism |
Origin of neoimperialism
PIE word *h₁én From neo- (prefix meaning ‘contemporary; new’) + imperialism.
Questions about neoimperialism
- What does neoimperialism mean?
- Neoimperialism means a contemporary form of imperialism; modern imperialistic practices by a country, such as using influence and power to dominate smaller countries.
- What is neoimperialism in Hindi?
- Neoimperialism in Hindi is नवसाम्राज्यवाद (navsāmrājyavād). See Neoimperialism meaning in Hindi.
- How do you use neoimperialism in a sentence?
- [T]he Afro-Asian peoples common basic mission is to continue their present battle against the old and neoimperialisms and to win and secure national independence.
- What part of speech is neoimperialism?
- Neoimperialism is a noun.
- How do you pronounce neoimperialism?
- Neoimperialism is pronounced /ˌniː.əʊ.ɪmˈpɪə.ɹi.ə.lɪ.z(ə)m/ (UK).
- What is the plural of neoimperialism?
- The plural of neoimperialism is neoimperialisms.
Words near neoimperialism in the dictionary
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