Sphere of influence
Example: The empire expanded its sphere of influence across neighboring territories.
Definition
"Sphere of influence" refers to an area or region where a country, organization, or individual exerts significant cultural, economic, military, or political control or influence, often without formal authority. This term is commonly used in history to describe the dominance of empires or states over neighboring territories.
Translations
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esfera de influencia -
invloedssfeer -
esfera d'influència -
sphère d'influence -
Einflussbereich
Etymology
The term "sphere of influence" combines "sphere," meaning a round, three-dimensional shape symbolizing an area of effect, and "influence," from Latin influentia, meaning to flow into or affect. Historically, it emerged to describe the zones where powerful nations extended their control or impact, especially during imperial expansions.
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"Sphere of influence" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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