Brezhnev Doctrine

proper noun

A policy which stated that the Soviet Union had the right to intervene in places where capitalism threatened communism.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A policy which stated that the Soviet Union had the right to intervene in places where capitalism threatened communism.
  2. broadlyAny similar policy of ideologically motivated intervention in the affairs of other states.

Origin

Named after Soviet Communist Party General Secretary Leonid Brezhnev.

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Translations

Estonian Brežnevi doktriin
  • Brežnevi doktriinpolicy
Finnish Brežnevin oppi
  • Brežnevin oppipolicy
Lithuanian Brežnevo doktrina
  • Brežnevo doktrinapolicy
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APA

Brezhnev Doctrine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Brezhnev%20Doctrine

MLA

“Brezhnev Doctrine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Brezhnev%20Doctrine. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Brezhnev Doctrine,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Brezhnev%20Doctrine.

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