Meaning of Pax Sinica | Babel Free
Definitions
- All or any of various periods of general peace in East Asia occasioned by a hegemonic dynasty in China, particularly
- The general peace under the Han dynasty.
- The general peace under the Tang dynasty.
- Synonym of Pax Mongolica, the general peace under the Yuan dynasty.
- The general peace under the Ming dynasty.
- The general peace under the Qing dynasty.
- A hypothetical period of future international peace based on submission to prospective Chinese dominance over international affairs.
Examples
“Pax Sinica via the Third World—major diplomatic efforts at shoring up its position in the Third World and the unabashed assumption of the Third World leadership that it had previously declined as evidence of its anti-hegemonic pledge”
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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