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Meaning of Manchurian candidate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A person of influence, especially a politician, who is being manipulated by an enemy power to harm the interests of their own country, possibly without their own full awareness.

Examples

“Get⟳ outta my head 'cause I don't need⟳ this! Why didn't I see⟳ this? I'm a victim Manchurian Candidate I have⟳ sinned by just Making my mind⟳ up and taking your breath away”
“The attacks, mainly anonymous e-mails, have⟳ woven together various threads […] —to portray Obama as the Muslim Manchurian candidate.”
“Most of the conspiracies covered in this book are different. […”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Manchurian crab apple Manchurian crane Manchurian hare Manchurian leopard Manchurian Plain Manchurian wild rice

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