sphere of influence
Meaning
- A spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or political exclusivity.
- (broadly, figuratively) A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control.
Translations
invloedssfeer
Einflussgebiet
esfera de influência
sphère d’influence
esfera de influencia
sfera di influenza Einflusssphäre
alan InteressensphäreEtymology
In reference to Anglo-German colonial rivalry in Africa. First use appears c. 1885.
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