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proxy war

/ˈprɒksi wɔːr/

Traduction: Guerre ou conflit provoqué par de grandes puissances qui n'y participent pas directement, mais utilisent des tiers pour combattre en leur nom.

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/ˈprɒksi wɔːr/C1formalpolitical
  • frGuerre ou conflit provoqué par de grandes puissances qui n'y participent pas directement, mais utilisent des tiers pour combattre en leur nom.

A war or conflict instigated by major powers that do not themselves become directly involved, instead using third parties as substitutes to fight on their behalf.

  1. Indirect conflictC1formal

    A war instigated by major powers that do not themselves become involved, using third parties as substitutes.

    frguerre par procuration

    • The Cold War was characterized by numerous proxy wars in Asia and Africa.
    • The conflict in the region has become a proxy war between the two superpowers.
    • Proxy wars often lead to prolonged suffering for local populations.