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axis of evil
axis of evil n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) North Korea, Iraq, and Iran when considered together as a perceived threat to world stability [C21: coined by George W. Bush, 43rd US President]TranslationsAxis of Evil
Axis of EvilIran, Iraq, and North Korea, labeled as such by U.S. President George W. Bush, who accused them of sponsoring terrorism and of pursuing nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. The term evoked the Axis Powers, against which the United States and other Allies fought in World War II. The term was criticized for implying coordination between the three nations when none existed. |