1. The practice of using economic, political, or cultural pressure to control or influence other countries, especially former colonies, rather than direct military force or political control.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun; Political and economic term; Often used in postcolonial studies and international relations
2. Instances or examples of neocolonial practices or systems in different regions or time periods.
Usage: Plural form emphasizing multiple cases or manifestations

Examples

• Many African nations argue that neocolonialisms persist through unfair trade agreements imposed by wealthy nations.
• The study examined various neocolonialisms in Latin America during the 20th century.
• Critics claim that neocolonialisms have replaced traditional colonialism in maintaining global inequality.
• Scholars debate whether modern neocolonialisms are as damaging as historical colonialism.
• The documentary explored how neocolonialisms operate through debt and resource extraction.
• Developing countries have worked to resist neocolonialisms by forming regional trade blocs.