umbra
📖 Definitions
noun
1. Shade; shadow.
2. The darkest inner part of a shadow, as during an eclipse.
💬 Usage Examples
“India is an emerging economy, however, its transition is taking place in the umbra of China’s yet more majestic prominence.” India in the Era of Rising Minilateralism; Tehelka (New Delhi, India); Jan 16, 2022.