banana republic

ریشه

The term 'banana republic' originated in the early 20th century and was coined by the American writer O. Henry in his book 'Cabbages and Kings'. It refers to the economic and political situation of certain Central American countries that relied heavily on banana exports and were often characterized by political instability and corruption.

مثال

• The country was once a prosperous nation but has now become a banana republic.
• The corrupt government turned the country into a banana republic.
• The economy of the banana republic collapsed due to over-reliance on a single export.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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