banana republic

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Noun banana republic has 1 sense

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)
--₁ is a kind of country, state, land

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Banana Republic

Description:

A banana republic refers to a politically unstable nation, typically in Latin America, characterized by a weak economy, dependent on a single export (usually bananas), and often under the control or influence of foreign powers.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The tiny island nation had once been a prosperous tourist destination, but now it had turned into a banana republic, with rampant corruption and a struggling economy.

Adjective: The company's unethical business practices in the banana republic were heavily criticized by human rights organizations.

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