"domino theory" meaning in All languages combined

See domino theory on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the domino theory [canonical]
Etymology: An allusion to a row of dominoes in which the fall of one leads to a cascade of falling pieces. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the domino theory
  1. (politics, historical) Synonym of domino effect. Tags: historical Synonyms: domino effect [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-domino_theory-en-name-OrNk-aRL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Cold War, Politics Topics: government, politics
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