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Definition
The Iron Curtain; the political barrier during the Cold War between the Soviet and Western blocs.
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How it's used
Primarily used in historical or political contexts to describe the geopolitical divide during the Cold War. It functions as a metaphorical barrier rather than a literal physical wall, though it often evokes images of the physical fortifications built by the Soviet bloc.
Examples
History books often mention the concept of the Iron Curtain.
Back then, the Iron Curtain divided Europe into two sides.
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