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spheres of influence

spheres of influence is the plural of sphere of influence.

Meaning of sphere of influence

Noun

sphere of influence (plural spheres of influence)

  1. A 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.
  2. (broadly, figuratively) A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control.

Questions about spheres of influence

What is spheres of influence the plural of?
Spheres of influence is the plural of sphere of influence.

Words near spheres of influence in the dictionary

  1. sphered
  2. sphereing
  3. sphereless
  4. spherelike
  5. spheres
  6. spheres of influence
  7. spheres of knowledge
  8. spheria
  9. spheric
  10. spherical
  11. spherical aberration

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