"the yellow peril" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} the yellow peril (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of yellow peril (“alleged threat to Western nations by East Asians”) Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: yellow peril (extra: alleged threat to Western nations by East Asians)
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