Meaning Of The Word Domino theory

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domino theory in American English
the theory that a certain result ( domino effect) will follow a certain cause like a row of upright dominoes falling if the first is pushed; specif., the theory that if a nation becomes a Communist state, the nations nearby will also
noun: a theory that if one country is taken over by an expansionist, esp. Communist, neighbor, party, or the like, the nearby nations will be taken over one after another

domino theory in British English
noun: a foreign policy theory speculating that a political event in one nation will cause similar events in neighbouring nations

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