banana republic

• Abwertende Bezeichnung für einen kleinen, politisch instabilen Staat, dessen Wirtschaft von einem einzigen Exportgut (oft Bananen) abhängt und der häufig von einer korrupten Regierung beherrscht wird.

A derogatory term for a small, politically unstable country that is economically dependent on a single export (such as bananas) and is often corruptly governed.

1. C1formal

   A small, politically unstable country whose economy is heavily dependent on a single export (often fruit) and is typically governed by a corrupt or authoritarian regime.

   Bananenrepublik

   • The journalist described the nation as a banana republic due to its frequent coups.
   • Many banana republics in Central America were controlled by foreign fruit companies.
   • The country's economy collapsed, reinforcing its reputation as a banana republic.