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sphere of influence

–noun

any area in which one nation wields dominant power over another or others.

[Origin: 1880–85

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sphere of influence
n. pl. spheres of influence
A territorial area over which political or economic influence is wielded by one nation.

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sphere of influence
noun
the geographical area in which one nation is very influential [syn: sphere]

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