iron curtain
The term "iron curtain" is most famously associated with the Cold War, symbolizing the division between the Soviet bloc and the Western countries.
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Definition
B2Cold War
(historical, political)A political and ideological barrier that isolated the Soviet Union and its allies from Western countries during the Cold War.
Example
- Winston Churchill famously referred to the division of Europe as an iron curtain descending across the continent.
B2General
(metaphorical, idiomatic)A metaphorical barrier separating two areas or groups, often used to describe divisions based on political or ideological differences.
Example
- The new policies created an iron curtain between the two communities, making communication difficult.