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proxy war

 

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Noun proxy war has 1 sense
  1. proxy war - a war instigated by a major power that does not itself participate
    --1 is a kind of
    war, state of war

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Proxy War

Description:

A proxy war is a conflict between two or more opposing parties where they engage in battle indirectly, usually through supporting other parties or factions. In a proxy war, the involved parties do not directly confront each other on the battlefield but instead support or fight against others to further their own interests. This term is commonly used in the field of international relations.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

In international relations, a proxy war refers to a type of conflict where major powers support opposing sides by providing military, financial, or logistical assistance.

Example sentence: The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union fueled various proxy wars around the world.
Sense 2:

A proxy war can also refer to a battle fought by surrogate forces or groups on behalf of or in support of the main parties involved.

Example sentence: The Syrian Civil War turned into a complex proxy war with multiple regional and global powers backing different factions.
Sense 3:

In a figurative sense, a proxy war can describe any situation where conflicts or disputes are fought indirectly, using intermediaries, and with hidden intentions.

Example sentence: The corporate rivalry escalated into a proxy war, with both companies funding and supporting rival startups.

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