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buffer country

/ˈbʌfə ˌkʌntri/

Traduction: Petit État neutre situé entre deux puissances plus grandes et potentiellement hostiles, servant à réduire le risque de conflit ou d'invasion entre elles.

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/ˈbʌfə ˌkʌntri/C1formalpolitical
  • frPetit État neutre situé entre deux puissances plus grandes et potentiellement hostiles, servant à réduire le risque de conflit ou d'invasion entre elles.

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

  1. Neutral territoryC1formal

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

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    • Switzerland historically acted as a buffer country between major European powers.
    • Afghanistan was often considered a buffer country between the British and Russian empires.
    • The creation of a buffer country can help stabilize a volatile region.