Meaning of 'Banana republic'
What does the saying 'Banana republic' mean?
Idiom: Banana republic
Meaning:
Banana republic is a term used for small countries that are dependent on a single crop or resource and governed badly by a corrupt elite.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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