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Meaning of foreign control
The primary meaning of "foreign control" refers to the power or influence exerted by an external entity, often a country or organization, over another entity or territory.
Etymology of foreign control
The term "foreign" originates from the Old French word "forain," meaning "outside" or "external," which is derived from the Latin word "foris," also meaning "outside" or "outward."
The word "control" comes from the Old French word "controle," which is derived from the Latin words "contra" (against) and "rotulus" (scroll), originally referring to a duplicate register or account.
Synonyms
external control
outside influence
external influence
overseas control
international control
alien control
strange control
unfamiliar control
exotic control
imported control
remote control
distant control
offshore control
non-native control
extraneous control
extrinsic control
outward control
outer control
external domination
foreign domination
foreign rule
foreign governance
foreign management
foreign direction
foreign command
external direction
external management
external governance
external rule
outside management
outside governance
outside rule
outside direction.
Definitions
- The power or influence exerted by an external entity, such as a country or organization, over another entity or territory.
- * Control or dominance exerted by a foreign entity, often through economic, political, or military means.
Usage Examples
- The company is under foreign control, with a majority of its shares owned by an overseas investor.
- * The government is concerned about foreign control of key industries, such as energy and finance.
Antonyms
domestic control
internal control
self-control
self-governance
autonomy
independence
self-rule
native control
local control
home control
national control
indigenous control
inward control
interior control
internal direction
self-management
self-direction
autonomous control
sovereign control
home rule
local governance
regional governance
domestic governance
internal governance.