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Puppet Government

Definition:

A puppet government refers to a government that is controlled and directed by an external political power, often a foreign country or organization, and lacks full autonomy or sovereignty.

Senses:

• Sense 1: A government that is installed and run by another nation to serve its own interests, disregarding the will and needs of the local population.
• Sense 2: A government that is perceived as having limited independence or authority and largely following the directives of a dominant external force.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Usage:

Popular Usage:

People often use the term "puppet government" to describe situations where a ruling party or individual is seen as subservient to a foreign power, lacking genuine decision-making power or legitimacy.

Local Usage:

In some local contexts, puppet government might also refer to regional or local authorities that, while nominally independent, are heavily influenced or controlled by a more central government.

Sample Sentences:

1. After the invasion, the occupying nation established a puppet government to facilitate their control over the country.

2. The protestors accused the elected officials of being nothing more than puppets in a larger geopolitical game.

3. Despite having a puppet government in place, the local population continued to resist the external influence through various forms of civil disobedience.

4. The opposition party vowed to expose the puppet government's corruption and bring true sovereignty and independence to the country.

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