domino theory

  • 11domino theory — dom′ino the ory n. 1) gov a theory that if one country is taken over by communism, its neighbors will be taken over one after another 2) gov a theory that a particular event will precipitate similar ones elsewhere. Also called dom′ino effect ,… …

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  • 12domino theory — noun the political theory that if one nation comes under communist control then neighboring nations will also come under communist control • Hypernyms: ↑political orientation, ↑ideology, ↑political theory …

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  • 13domino theory — noun the theory that a political event in one country will cause similar events in neighbouring countries, like a row of falling dominoes …

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  • 14The Domino Theory — Студийный альбом Bolland Bolland Дата выпуска …

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  • 15domino teorija — statusas T sritis Politika apibrėžtis Didžiosios valstybės užsienio politikos koncepcija, numatanti griežtą jos įtakos zonoje esančių valstybių kontrolę, nes esą praradus vienos valstybės kontrolę, kyla grėsmė prarasti ir kitų (ypač tų, kurios… …

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  • 16Domino effect — For other uses, see Domino Effect (disambiguation). Domino effect events …

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  • 17Domino (disambiguation) — A domino is a tile used in the game dominoes. Domino may also refer to: Contents 1 Music 2 People 3 Places …

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  • 18Domino Effect (disambiguation) — The domino effect is a type of chain reaction. Domino Effect may also refer to The domino theory, a political theory about the spread of communism Revolutionary wave Domino Effect (The Blizzards album) Domino Effect (Gotthard album) Domino Effect …

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  • 19theory — /thee euh ree, thear ee/, n., pl. theories. 1. a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena: Einstein s theory of relativity. 2. a proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural, in… …

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  • 20domino — noun (plural noes or nos) Etymology: French, probably from Latin (in the ritual formula benedicamus Domino let us bless the Lord) Date: circa 1694 1. a. (1) a long loose hooded cloak usually worn with a half mask as a masquerade …

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