banana republics

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Definition of banana republics in English English dictionary: plural form of banana republic
banana republic: A small country, especially one in Central America, that is dependent on a single export commodity (traditionally bananas) and that has a corrupt, dictatorial government
banana republic: a small country (especially in Central America) that is politically unstable and whose economy is dominated by foreign companies and depends on one export (such as bananas)
banana republic: country economically dependent on a single export (usually run by a military government or a dictator); country which grows bananas
banana republic: Small, poor countries that are politically unstable are sometimes referred to as banana republics. A small country that is economically dependent on a single export commodity, such as bananas, and is typically governed by a dictator or the armed forces. an insulting word for a small poor country with weak government that depends on financial help from abroad

banana republics

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ba·nan·a republics

bınänı ripʌblîks

/bəˈnanə rēˈpəbləks/ /bəˈnænə riːˈpʌblɪks/

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