Great Wall of Sand en · PROPN
Etymology
In allusion to the Great Wall of China. First used in March 2015 by US Admiral Harry Harris, commander of the Pacific Fleet.
Meanings
- A series of uniquely large-scale land reclamation projects by the People's Republic of China in the Spratly Islands, South China Sea from late 2013 to late 2016.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Great Wall of Sand | canonical | lexicographic |