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buffer state

/ˈbʌfər steɪt/

Traducción: País o territorio neutral situado entre dos potencias más grandes y hostiles, que sirve para reducir el riesgo de conflicto entre ellas.

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C1formalcommonpolitical/ˈbʌfər steɪt/

A small, neutral country situated between two larger, hostile powers, serving to reduce the risk of conflict between them.

  • 🇪🇸País o territorio neutral situado entre dos potencias más grandes y hostiles, que sirve para reducir el riesgo de conflicto entre ellas.
  1. Neutral territory C1 formal

    A small, independent country situated between two larger, potentially hostile powers, serving to reduce the risk of conflict between them.

    • Historically, Belgium was considered a buffer state between France and Germany.
    • The country acted as a buffer state, preventing direct confrontation between its neighbors.
    • Buffer states often maintain a policy of neutrality to preserve their stability.

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