economic blockade

ec·o·nom·ic block·ade

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Definitions of economic blockade words

noun economic blockade an embargo on trade with a country, esp one which prohibits receipt of exports from that country, with the intention of disrupting the country's economy 0
noun economic blockade an embargo of all trade with a country or region, intended to damage or dislodge the government 0
noun economic blockade Physical isolation of a place, especially a port, often by force of arms to prevent commerce by disrupting the distribution and consumption of goods. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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