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Great Satan

British

noun

any force, person, organization, or country that is regarded as evil, used esp of the United States by radical Islamists

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Refreshingly, “English” is not centrally about the friction between the mullahs and the Great Satan.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022

After decades of officially-imposed detachment from the "Great Satan," Iranians are this time transfixed by the wild U.S. presidential campaign, mindful that the next White House occupant could have direct impact on their lives.

From US News • May 23, 2016

For once, the US is not being seen as the Great Satan of CO2.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2014

Omrani's distinctive gruff voice and six-piece band had now taken those influences onto the stages of Tehran, a considerable achievement in a country where some once called America the "Great Satan".

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2014

"Great Satan, even he isn't crazy enough for that!"

From Space Viking by Piper, H. Beam

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