Buffer State (Noun)
Meaning
A small neutral state between two rival powers.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The tiny kingdom had long served as a buffer state between the warring empires, carefully maintaining its neutrality to avoid invasion.
- After the great war, the newly formed republic was established as a buffer state to separate the two rival nations and prevent future conflicts.
- The small country's strategic location made it an ideal buffer state, absorbing the shock of tensions between its powerful neighbors.
- For centuries, the city-state had thrived as a buffer state, trading with both rival empires and avoiding entanglement in their disputes.
- The fragile buffer state was squeezed between the two superpowers, struggling to maintain its independence in the face of intense diplomatic pressure.