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semiperipheral

semiperipheral

9.9
A country or region with medium economic and political power between rich and poor states
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛmiˈpɪrəˌfɛrəl/
  • Jargon
translation icon : semiperiférico
  • Brazil is often considered a semiperipheral in global economic discussions.

Examples

  • Policies in a semiperipheral may reflect both core and peripheral influences.

  • Brazil is often considered a semiperipheral country in global economic discussions.

  • The rise of several semiperipheral countries has changed international trade dynamics.

  • Brazil is considered a semiperipheral country in the global economy.

  • Many semiperipheral states are experiencing rapid industrialization.

  • The rise of several semiperipheral countries has transformed international trade dynamics.

  • Many semiperipheral nations are experiencing significant economic growth.

Synonyms

semiperiphery
vssemiperipheral
  • Jargon
9.9

A country or region between rich and poor places that connects them

highlights an intermediate economic or political position between core and peripheral states

Antonyms

core
  • Specialized
130 4.9

The central inside part of a physical object like the Earth

How Peripheral

semiperipheral
  • Jargon
9.9
core
468 3.2

Surface Forms

semiperipheral singular
semiperipherals plural

Morphology

semiperipheral = peripheral (transparent) = semi + periphery + al

The noun sense is a substantive use of the same transparently prefixed adjective.

Etymology

The word semiperipheral combines semi- ('half') and periphery ('edge'), so a semiperipheral is a country or region that sits halfway between the rich center and the poorer edge. That's why such a country shows both strong and weak features, as it is not fully in the center and not fully on the outside.