puppet army
A 'puppet army' is typically formed by an occupying power, often perceived as lacking true autonomy and serving the interests of the external controller.
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Definition
C1Military Occupation
(historical, political)A military force created by an occupying power, composed of recruits from the occupied territory, serving the occupier's interests.
Example
- During the occupation, the invaders established a puppet army to maintain control over the region.
C1Political Control
(political, informal)An armed group that operates under the influence and direction of an external authority, lacking independence.
Example
- Critics argue that the new regime's forces are nothing more than a puppet army for foreign interests.
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