Meaning of captive nation | Babel Free
Definitions
A country under the control of a Communist regime (especially the Soviet Union).
US, historical
Examples
“Almost from the moment the Soviet empire swallowed the captive nations, the fight⟳ against it began.”
“Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump claimed that "socialism is dying" and described Cuba as a "captive nation." But Cuban officials framed voting yes to the constitution as a matter⟳ of patriotism.”
“When the moment struck in the late 1980s as the Soviet Union started to collapse, nonviolent resistance to Communist rule⟳ forced the Soviets out, freeing the captive nations without a shot fired.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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