rogue nation

Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words

Refers to a nation considered to be an outcast in the international community, typically one that threatens peace.

rogueADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

nation

Examples (10)

  • The international community is concerned about the behavior of that rogue nation.
  • Diplomats are working to prevent the country from becoming a rogue nation.
  • Sanctions were imposed on the rogue nation to curb its nuclear ambitions.
  • Many fear that a rogue nation might acquire weapons of mass destruction.
  • The president labeled the aggressive neighbor a rogue nation.
  • History shows how a rogue nation can destabilize an entire region.
  • The United Nations issued a stern warning to the rogue nation.
  • Economic isolation is often the price paid by a rogue nation.
  • The documentary explores the rise of a rogue nation in the 21st century.
  • Can a rogue nation ever be reintegrated into the global community?