dollar diplomacy

1. A policy aimed at furthering the interests of the United States abroad by encouraging the investment of US capital in foreign countries.

2. A policy intended to safeguard a nation's foreign investments.

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dollar diplomacy

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a foreign policy that encourages and protects capital investment and commercial and financial involvement abroad

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) use of financial power as a diplomatic weapon

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dol′lar diplo`macy

1. a government policy of promoting the business interests of its citizens in other countries.

2. diplomacy or foreign relations strengthened by well-publicized aid to a country, as in the form of food, medicine, machinery, and extensive credit.

[1905–10, Amer.]

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dollar diplomacy - diplomacy influenced by economic considerations

diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations - negotiation between nations

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dollar diplomacy

n → politica di penetrazione economica

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