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Meaning of Soviet empire | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The Soviet Union along with the nominally independent nations in its sphere of influence.

historical

Examples

“Almost from the moment the Soviet empire swallowed the captive nations, the fight against it began.”

“The very idea of Ronald Reagan standing before the most powerful symbol of the Cold War and demanding that the leader of the Soviet empire "tear down this wall" threw two governments into conniptions.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

Soviet Jewnion Soviet of Nationalities Soviet of the Union Soviet republic Soviet Reunion Soviet Russia