sphere of influence
A spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or…A spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or political exclusivity.
» He tried to enlarge his sphere of influence.
Он пробовал расширить сферу своего влияния.
Meaning
2 sensesA spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or political exclusivity.
Under the Monroe Doctrine, the United States considered Central and South America within its sphere of influence, therefore justifying American interference with these countries' domestic politics.
(broadly, figuratively)A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control.
Einflussbereich, Einflussphäre
сфе́ра влия́нияsféra vlijánija
сфе́ра впли́вуsféra vplývu
- the geographical area in which one nation is very influential
Examples
3 sentencesHe tried to enlarge his sphere of influence.
ruОн пробовал расширить сферу своего влияния. — caponych
He wanted to enlarge his sphere of influence.
ruОн хотел расширить сферу своего влияния. — ae5s
Our sphere of influence has expanded so much since then.
deUnser Einflussbereich hat sich seit damals stark ausgedehnt. — MUIRIEL
Translations
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Origin
In reference to Anglo-German colonial rivalry in Africa. First use appears c. 1885.In reference to Anglo-German colonial rivalry in Africa. First use appears c. 1885.
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Forms
plural: spheres of influence| Singular | sphere of influence |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonyms- the geographical area in which one nation is very influential:sphere
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular