Meaning of satellite state | Babel Free
Definitions
A country that is formally independent, but under heavy influence or control from another country.
Equivalents
Examples
“As the principal link⟳ between the satellite states, the "Balt-Orient Express⟳" is the train⟳ most affected by the gradual liberalisation of travel⟳, and had frequently to be strengthened or duplicated during the summer of 1956.”
“From this may be gathered, as is often confirmed by the press⟳ in the satellite states, that the Soviet Union has become⟳ more interested in the military protection of the industries of the satellite states.”
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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