power base

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noun

a source of authority or influence, especially in politics, founded on support by an organized body of voters, ethnic minority, economic class, etc.: His election as governor gives him a power base for seeking the presidency.

Origin of power base

First recorded in 1965–70

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Related Words for power base

backing, constituency, niche, support, territory, turf, vantage