axis of evil
The term "axis of evil" was popularized by U.S. President George W. Bush in 2002 to describe certain nations as significant threats to global security.
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Definition
C1Politics
(historical, rhetorical)A phrase used to describe countries perceived as major threats to global peace, often due to their alleged support for terrorism or pursuit of weapons of mass destruction.
Example
- The term 'axis of evil' was used to justify increased military and diplomatic actions against certain nations.
C2Astrophysics
(technical)An anomaly in the cosmic microwave background suggesting a preferential direction in the universe's structure.
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