"commanding heights" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by Soviet political leader Vladimir Lenin. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Vladimir Lenin|nat=Soviet|nocat=1|occ=political leader}} Coined by Soviet political leader Vladimir Lenin Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} commanding heights pl (plural only)
  1. (Marxism) Clipping of commanding heights of the economy: Certain strategically important sectors of the economy such as public utilities and natural resources. Tags: Marxism, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, plural, plural-only Alternative form of: commanding heights of the economy (extra: Certain strategically important sectors of the economy such as public utilities and natural resources) Categories (topical): Marxism
    Sense id: en-commanding_heights-en-noun-c-3Aphtn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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