Graveyard of Empires en · PROPN
Etymology
From the several historical instances of foreign powers (namely, the British Empire, Soviet Union and United States) having been unable to achieve military victory in Afghanistan in the modern period, and as a result, collapsed or significantly weakened thereafter.
Meanings
- (figuratively) Afghanistan.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| graveyard of empires | alternative | lexicographic | |
| the Graveyard of Empires | canonical | lexicographic |