BANANA REPUBLIC
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Banana Republic.
Banana Republic - as a noun
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)
Example Sentences
"The country was ruled by a corrupt dictator, turning it into a banana republic."
"The businessmen exploited the natural resources in the banana republic to their advantage."
"The citizens of the banana republic lived in poverty while the ruling elites amassed wealth."
"The government of the banana republic was overthrown in a military coup."
"Foreign companies took advantage of the cheap labor in the banana republic."
