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banana republic

/bəˈnɑːnə rɪˈpʌblɪk/

Traducción: Término despectivo para un país pequeño y políticamente inestable que depende económicamente de un solo producto de exportación (como el banano) y suele estar gobernado por un régimen corrupto o autoritario.

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/bəˈnɑːnə rɪˈpʌblɪk/C1informalpolitical
  • esTérmino despectivo para un país pequeño y políticamente inestable que depende económicamente de un solo producto de exportación (como el banano) y suele estar gobernado por un régimen corrupto o autoritario.

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.

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    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.

    esrepública bananera

    • 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.