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noun
A nation lying between potentially hostile nations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geopolitics, government, politics
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noun
a small neutral state between two rival powers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: buffer country
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: country, state, land
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