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puppet government

/ˈpʌpɪt ˈɡʌvənmənt/

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/ˈpʌpɪt ˈɡʌvənmənt/C1formalpolitical
  • ruПравительство, которое официально является независимым, но на самом деле контролируется внешней силой, часто через политическое или военное влияние.
  1. Controlled regimeC1formal

    A government that is officially independent but is actually controlled by an external power, often through political or military influence.

    ruМарионеточное правительство

    • The country was ruled by a puppet government installed by the invading army.
    • Historians debate whether the regime was a true puppet government or had some autonomy.
    • The puppet government implemented policies that favored the foreign power.