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.