- domino theory
- domino theory in geo-politics, by 1963; see DOMINO (Cf. domino). Eisenhower's original phrase was domino principle (1954).
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domino theory — /ˈdɒmənoʊ θɪəri/ (say domuhnoh thearree) noun a theory that a particular political development or event in one country will lead to its repetition in others, as a Communist takeover of one South East Asian country leading to a similar takeover of …
domino theory — noun Etymology: from the fact that if dominoes are stood on end one slightly behind the other, a slight push on the first will topple the others Date: 1965 1. a theory that if one nation becomes Communist controlled the neighboring nations will… … New Collegiate Dictionary
domino theory — dom′ino the ory n. 1) gov a theory that if one country is taken over by communism, its neighbors will be taken over one after another 2) gov a theory that a particular event will precipitate similar ones elsewhere. Also called dom′ino effect ,… … From formal English to slang
