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teleguidato

remote-controlled

adjective teh-leh-gwee-DAH-toh Rare

Also means

puppet-like

Usage Note

Teleguidato literally means guided from a distance (by remote control) — un missile teleguidato is a guided missile. Figuratively, it describes a person or organisation whose actions are controlled by an unseen external power: un governo teleguidato is a puppet government. The figurative use is common in political commentary.

Examples

"Accusarono il premier di essere teleguidato dall'estero."

Natural Translation

They accused the prime minister of being remotely controlled from abroad.

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