Soviet influence
ˈsəʊviət ˈɪnfluəns
Definition

Definition of Soviet influence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
political controlTECH.dominance by the Soviet Union in political mattersTECH.
  • The country fell under Soviet influence after the war.
2.
economic pressureTECH.Soviet Union's impact on another country's economyTECH.
  • The nation struggled under Soviet influence during the Cold War.
3.
cultural impactTECH.effect of Soviet culture on other societiesTECH.
  • Soviet influence shaped the region's art and literature.
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Expressions with Soviet

post-Sovietadj.
describing countries formerly part of the Soviet Union
Post-Soviet states have diverse political systems.
Soviet Unionn.
former communist country with 15 republics
The Soviet Union included Russia and Ukraine.
Union of Soviet Socialist Republicsn.
former communist country in Eurasia from 1922 to 1991
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was a superpower during the Cold War.
anti-Sovietadj.
showing opposition or hostility to Soviet government, policies, or ideology
The anti-Soviet movement gained strength in the 1980s.
pro-Sovietadj.
supporting or favoring the Soviet Union or its ideas
He was known for his pro-Soviet views during the Cold War.
Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republicn.
largest Soviet Republic in the USSR until 1991
The Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic was established in 1917.

Expressions with influence

influence peddlingn.
use of influence to obtain favors in return for payment
He was found guilty of influence peddling after accepting bribes to expedite government permits..
peddle influencev.
use one's power to get favors or advantages
He was accused of peddling influence to secure contracts for his friends.
under the influenceadv.
affected by alcohol or drugs
He was arrested for driving under the influence.
sphere of influencen.
field or area in which an individual has control or expertise
In her sphere of influence, she was respected and often consulted for advice.
area of influencen.
space where someone can control or strongly affect things
This is outside my area of influence.
bad influencen.
someone who encourages others to do wrong things
He was a bad influence on his younger brother.
have an influence onv.
affect how someone or something thinks or acts
Parents have an influence on their children's choices.
man of influencen.
male person with power to affect others' actions or decisions
He is a man of influence in the business world.
negative influencen.
person or thing that causes harm
He was considered a negative influence on the team.
outside influencen.
person or thing from elsewhere that affects a situation
The team was shaped by outside influence.

Terms related to Soviet influence

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Terms with Soviet influence included in their meaning

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Moscown.
India
village in Kerala, India, named due to Soviet influence
Soviet powern.
international influence
influence or control of the Soviet Union in world affairs

Examples of Soviet influence in a sentence

  • The region resisted Soviet influence during the Cold War.
  • Eastern Europe faced Soviet influence in trade policies.
  • Soviet influence was evident in the country's economic reforms.
  • Soviet influence was evident in the architecture.
  • The country's education system showed Soviet influence.

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  1. French:influence soviétique, ...
  2. German:sowjetischer Einfluss, ...
  3. Italian:influenza sovietica, ...
  4. Spanish:influencia soviética, ...
  5. Portuguese:influência soviética, ...
  6. Chinese:苏联势力, 苏联影响, ...
  7. Japanese:ソビエトの影響, ...
  8. Arabic:النفوذ السوفيتي, نفوذ سوفيتي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׁפָּעָה סוֹבְיֶיטִית, הַשְׁפַּעַת בְּרִית הַמּוֹעֲצוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:советское влияние, ...
  11. Ukrainian:радянський вплив, Радянський вплив, ...
  12. Hindi:सोवियत प्रभाव, ...

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