foreign influence
[/ˈfɔrən ˈɪnfluəns/]
nounpl: foreign influences
influência estrangeira
1. The effect or impact of a foreign country, culture, or external entity on the policies, decisions, or behavior of another nation or group
The government investigated foreign influence in the election.
O governo investigou a influência estrangeira nas eleições.
2. Cultural, political, or economic pressure exerted by one country upon another
The film industry has long been subject to foreign influence from Hollywood.
A indústria cinematográfica há muito está sujeita à influência estrangeira de Hollywood.
3. External interference or control in domestic affairs by international actors
The nation sought to reduce foreign influence over its natural resources.
A nação buscava reduzir a influência estrangeira sobre seus recursos naturais.
This term has become increasingly prominent in political discourse in both the United States and Brazil, particularly regarding election integrity and national security concerns. In Brazil, discussions of foreign influence often reference historical context of Portuguese colonialism and Cold War era interventions. In the US, the term gained particular salience after 2016 with concerns about Russian interference. The phrase carries significant political weight and is frequently used in media, academic, and government contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under foreign influence
foreign influence at work
shield against foreign influence
foreign influence peddling
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