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I call it like the domino theory of reality. If you can go one step at a time and it seems to make sense, you can then take your audience into an area that is relatively outlandish.
Ivan Reitman

Meaning of "domino theory" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DOMINO THEORY

domino theory  [ˈdɒmɪnəʊ ˈθiːərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOMINO THEORY

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Domino theory is a noun.
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WHAT DOES DOMINO THEORY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Domino theory

The domino theory was a theory prominent from the 1950s to the 1980s, that speculated that if one state in a region came under the influence of communism, then the surrounding countries would follow in a domino effect. The domino theory was used by successive United States administrations during the Cold War to justify the need for American intervention around the world. Though he never directly used the term "domino theory", U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower put the theory into words during an April 7, 1954 news conference, when referring to communism in Indochina: Finally, you have broader considerations that might follow what you would call the "falling domino" principle. You have a row of dominoes set up, you knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is the certainty that it will go over very quickly. So you could have a beginning of a disintegration that would have the most profound influences.

Definition of domino theory in the English dictionary

The definition of domino theory in the dictionary is a foreign policy theory speculating that if one land in a region comes under the influence of communism, then the surrounding countries will follow in a domino effect.

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOMINO THEORY

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domineeringness
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WORDS THAT END LIKE DOMINO THEORY

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Synonyms and antonyms of domino theory in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «domino theory» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of domino theory to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of domino theory from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «domino theory» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

多米诺理论
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

teoría del dominó
570 millions of speakers

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domino theory
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मास्क सिद्धांत
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

نظرية الدومينو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

теория домино
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

teoria do dominó
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডমিনো তত্ত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

théorie des dominos
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Teori domino
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Domino-Theorie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ドミノ理論
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도미노 이론
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Teori domino
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

lý thuyết domino
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டோமினோ கோட்பாடு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डिनो सिद्धांत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

domino teorisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

teoria del domino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

teoria domina
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

теорія доміно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

teoria domino
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

θεωρία του ντόμινο
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

domino teorie
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

dominoteorin
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

domino teori
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about domino theory

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2 QUOTES WITH «DOMINO THEORY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word domino theory.
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Anna Quindlen
Here is the real domino theory - gay man to gay man, bisexual man to straight woman, addict mother to newborn baby, they all fall down and someday it will come to you.
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Ivan Reitman
I call it like the domino theory of reality. If you can go one step at a time and it seems to make sense, you can then take your audience into an area that is relatively outlandish.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOMINO THEORY»

Discover the use of domino theory in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to domino theory and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Modernity and Power: A History of the Domino Theory in the ...
Throughout the book, Ninkovich draws on primary sources to recover the worldview of the policy makers. He carefully assesses the coherence of their views rather than judge their actions against "objective" realities.
Frank Ninkovich, 1994
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Rogue Warrior: Domino Theory
We're just kidding about the Queen. Marcinko and DeFelice sprinkle the action with trademark Rogue Warrior humor and non-PC asides in the latest installment of the best-selling series.
Richard Marcinko, Jim DeFelice, 2011
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Rogue Warrior: Red Cell
Here is the hero who saw beyond the blood to ultimate justice -- and the decorated warrior who became such a maverick that the Navy brass wanted his head on a pole, and for a time, got it. Richard Marcinko -- ROGUE WARRIOR.
Richard Marcinko, 2009
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The Geopolitics Reader
This book offers an interdisciplinary collection of the most important political, geographical, historical and sociological readings surrounding geopolitics.
Simon Dalby, Paul Routledge, Gearóid Ó Tuathail, 2003
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Prevention of Accidents Through Experience Feedback
A link in this chain is an unsafe act or unsafe condition at the workplace. It is suggested that accidents be prevented through the reduction of unsafe acts and conditions. Figure 5.1 'Domino theory'. Source: According to Heinrich (1959). This 32 ...
Urban Kjellen, 2002
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The Cold War
The Domino Theory: A myth? The fall of one domino can have an effect on a whole row of dominoes. This example was used to argue that the loss of one state to Soviet communism would lead to eventual domination by the USSR of a whole ...
Sean Sheehan, 2003
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The A to Z of the Cold War
1 32 • DOS SANTOS, JOS£ EDUARDO outlined the domino theory at a press conference Implicit in his remarks was that the fall of the Indochina "domino" to the communists would be followed by similar communist successes in neighboring ...
Joseph Smith, Simon Davis, 2005
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Vietnam Documents: American and Vietnamese Views of the War
The most commonly cited reason for U.S. involvement was belief in the domino theory. (See Document 6 in Chapter 2.) Enunciated by President Eisenhower in 1954, this rationale proved of lasting importance to America's involvement. As late ...
George N. Katsiaficas, 1992
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Domino Theory
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2010
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The Irony of Vietnam: The System Worked
What the foregoing indicates is that the presidents and their principal advisers saw genuine national security merits in their belief that they could not afford to lose Vietnam to communism. The domino theory was at the heart of the matter.
Leslie H. Gelb, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOMINO THEORY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term domino theory is used in the context of the following news items.
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Greece Could Exit the Euro. Why Does Europe Seem So Relaxed …
... or at least demand softer treatment. In which case, the domino theory might prove to be true, after all. Read more Slate coverage of the Greek ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»
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Iker Casillas move could set off David de Gea, Sergio Ramos …
... first wheels in motion. With current Los Blancos #1 Iker Casillas set to move to Porto, the chain reaction/domino theory of moves might begin. «The Sports Bank, Jul 15»
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Asia's Strategic Landscape: Continuity and Change
I am not a believer in any kind of domino theory especially in the nuclear domain. Countries develop or forego the development of nuclear ... «The Diplomat, Jul 15»
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Europe Not Playing 'Domino Theory' Leaves Markets Calm on Greece
For a while now, New York-based Nordvig has been questioning the “domino theory” that posits turmoil in Greece automatically infects other ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
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Going beyond the history textbook
I remember the basics such as the “domino theory” JFK believed in and the fact that many were opposed to the war. The Korean War got a paragraph, and World ... «Troy Daily News, Jul 15»
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Star comment: Will the road lead to ruins?
They used to call it the domino theory, if one country fell to Communism, it could have a domino effect on surrounding countries. Demonstrators ... «shropshirestar.com, Jul 15»
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MarketsEuro redenomination risk: this time is different?
In Greek Crisis Series 1, nerves spread around euro area bonds because of the domino theory, writes Katie Martin. If that theory stuck now, ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
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LETTER: Welfare theory needs research
Mr Johnson's central political policy was preventing the ''domino theory''. He had no time for welfare, only the Vietnam War. Richard Nixon ... «Newcastle Herald, Jul 15»
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The Stroller
Domino theory. Fail safe. Civil defense. Fiddlesticks! You look like the wreck of the Hesperus. Cooties. Going like sixty. I'll see you in the funny ... «Martinsville Bulletin, Jul 15»
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The Streets Are Paved with Golden
He subscribed to the domino theory and thought Lyndon Johnson had no choice but to pursue the Vietnam War–which led to painful friction ... «Commentary Magazine, Jul 15»

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