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buffer country

 

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Noun buffer country has 1 sense
  1. buffer state, buffer country - a small neutral state between two rival powers
    --1 is a kind of country, state, land

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Buffer Country

Definition:

A buffer country is a neutral territory or state located between two hostile or conflicting nations, providing a geographic barrier to prevent direct conflict.

Example Sentences:

  1. The small country of Switzerland has historically served as a buffer country between several European powers.
  2. During the Cold War, Finland acted as a buffer country between the Soviet Union and Western Europe.
  3. The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has been considered a buffer country between India and China.

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