What does "captive nation" mean?

A country under the control of a Communist regime (especially the Soviet Union).

What is a synonym for "captive nation"?

Common synonyms include: ally, body politic, buffer state, chieftaincy, city state, colony.

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A country under the control of a Communist regime (especially the Soviet Union). US, historical
"Almost from the moment the Soviet empire swallowed the captive nations, the fight against it began."

"Almost from the moment the Soviet empire swallowed the captive nations, the fight against it began."