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Meaning of manifest destiny | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Alternative letter-case form of manifest destiny.
    alt-of, uncountable
  2. The political doctrine or belief held by the United States of America, particularly during its expansion, that the nation was obviously destined to expand toward the west.
    uncountable
  3. The political doctrine or belief held by many citizens of the United States of America that their system is best, and the idea that all humans would like to become Americans.
    uncountable
  4. The belief that God supports the expansion of the United States of America throughout the entire North American continent except Mexico.
    uncountable

Examples

“Near-synonym: American exceptionalism”

CEFR level

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

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