semi-colony en · NOUN
Etymology
From semi- + colony.
Meanings
- (Marxism) A country which is officially an independent and sovereign nation, but in reality dependent and dominated by one or more countries.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| semi-colonies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
cmn 半殖民地 (country which is dependent on one or more countries) · fi puolisiirtomaa (country which is dependent on one or more countries) · pt semicolônia (country which is dependent on one or more countries) · pt semicolónia (country which is dependent on one or more countries) · ja 半植民地 (country which is dependent on one or more countries)