sphere of influence
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sphere of influence
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In reference to Anglo-German colonial rivalry in Africa. First use appears c. 1885.
noun spheres of influence
- A spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or political exclusivity. Under the Monroe Doctrine, the United States considered Central and South America within its sphere of influence, therefore justifying American interference with these countries' domestic politics.
- A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control.
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noun area influenced by something
| Español | esfera de influencia |
|---|---|
| 한국어 | 세력권 seryeokgwon, 세력 범위 seryeok beomwi |
| 日本語 | 勢力圏 seiryokuken |
| 中文 | 勢力範圍 /势力范围 shìli fànwéi |
| हिन्दी | प्रभाव क्षेत्र prabhāv kṣetra |
| Português | esfera de influência |
| Français | sphère d'influence |
| Deutsch | Einflussbereich, Einflussphäre |
| Italiano | sfera di influenza |
| Ελληνικά | σφαίρα επιρροής sfaíra epirroḯs |
| Română | sferă de influență |
| Русский | сфе́ра влия́ния sféra vlijánija |
| Tiếng Việt | phạm vi ảnh hưởng |
| العربية | مِنْطَقَةُ نُفُوذٍ minṭaqatu nufūḏin |
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