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"neocolonialism" has 5 syllables: neoc-ol-on-ial-ism.
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"Neocolonialism" has 5 syllables: neoc · ol · on · ial · ism.
Neocolonialism: The control or domination by a powerful country over weaker ones (especially former colonies) by the use of economic pressure, political suppression and cultural dominance.
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