banana republic in Danish
banana republic in Danish is bananrepublik, bananstat — banana republic means a small country that is politically unstable and badly governed, whose economy depends on a single export or industry and is often controlled by foreign business or a corrupt elite.
banana republic in Danish
What does "banana republic" mean?
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noun A small country that is politically unstable and badly governed, whose economy depends on a single export or industry and is often controlled by foreign business or a corrupt elite.
"Decades of coups had reduced it to a banana republic in all but name."
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noun Any country or institution portrayed as corrupt, lawless or run for the benefit of those in charge.
"Rigging the count would turn us into a banana republic overnight."
banana republic in a sentence
- Decades of coups had reduced it to a banana republic in all but name.
- The pipeline revenues turned the country into an oil-fuelled banana republic.
- Rigging the count would turn us into a banana republic overnight.
- Critics said the licensing scandal made the city look like a banana republic.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "banana republic" in Danish?
"banana republic" in Danish is bananrepublik, bananstat. banana republic means: A small country that is politically unstable and badly governed, whose economy depends on a single export or industry and is often controlled by foreign business or a corrupt elite.
How do you use "banana republic" in a sentence?
Example: "Decades of coups had reduced it to a banana republic in all but name." In Danish, "banana republic" is bananrepublik, bananstat.
Are there other ways to say "banana republic" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "banana republic": bananrepublik, bananstat.
