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Meaning of Monroe Doctrine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A policy of opposing European colonialism in the Americas while asserting US dominance, empire, and hegemony in the hemisphere.

historical

Examples

“The US was concerned that European powers might try to recolonise Latin America, and the Monroe Doctrine stated that any such attempt would be regarded as aggression against the United States itself.”

CEFR level

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

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