De invloedssfeer
Example: Tijdens de Koude Oorlog streden landen om hun invloedssfeer uit te breiden.
Definition
"De invloedssfeer" refers to the geographical area or domain over which a country or organization has significant influence or control, often politically or economically. It is commonly used in historical contexts to describe power struggles between nations, such as those during the Cold War.
Etymology
The term "de invloedssfeer" combines the Dutch words 'invloed' meaning influence and 'sfeer' meaning sphere. Its use reflects the concept of an area shaped or dominated by a particular power, similar to the English term 'sphere of influence.' The phrase became especially prominent in political and historical discussions about territorial control.
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"De invloedssfeer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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