March 2007Issue 398



The language of neo-colonialism

AfriCAN
adj. able; capable of self-sufficiency
chariTIES
n.pl. restrictive links between a BINGO and government
development
v. to enable a country to owe you money
GAP year
n. journey taken by young Westerners to countries where they make GAP products
tourism
n. self-funding modern invasion force where sun-hats have replaced weaponry
unspoilt
adj. soon to be spoilt



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