Meaning of satellite state | Babel Free

Definitions

A country that is formally independent, but under heavy influence or control from another country.

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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.”

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