"Graveyard of Empires" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Graveyard of Empires [canonical], graveyard of empires [alternative]
Etymology: From the several historical instances of foreign powers (namely, the British Empire, Soviet Union and United States) having been unable to achieve military victory in Afghanistan in the modern period, and as a result, collapsed or significantly weakened thereafter. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Graveyard of Empires}} the Graveyard of Empires
  1. (figurative) Afghanistan. Tags: figuratively
    Sense id: en-Graveyard_of_Empires-en-name-iDOITthI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Afghanistan, Nicknames for countries

Alternative forms

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