"indispensable nation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: indispensable nations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} indispensable nation (plural indispensable nations)
  1. The one nation that supposedly keeps the world affairs in check via its economic and military power.
    Sense id: en-indispensable_nation-en-noun-iF0Nmoqq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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