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sphere of influence

noun

Etymology

In reference to Anglo-German colonial rivalry in Africa. First use appears c. 1885.

Definitions

  1. A spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or…

    A spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or political exclusivity.

    • […]it does not mean that the major powers have a right to chop the globe into spheres of influence as colonial empires did centuries ago.

  2. A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control.

The neighborhood

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