power structure
Americannoun
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the system of authority or influence in government, politics, education, etc..
The state elections threatened to upset the existing power structure.
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the people who participate in such a system.
She hoped to become a part of the power structure.
noun
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the structure or distribution of power and authority in a community
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the people and groups who are part of such a structure
Etymology
Origin of power structure
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Q: You've said that this book seeks to exorcize the power structure in Nicaragua.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
More practically, Ghalibaf is only one of the few Iranian leaders at the center of the power structure that is still alive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Within the current U.S. power structure, Baconi’s arguments are controversial.
From Slate • Nov. 9, 2025
He brought former government figures, opponents and prominent hitherto critical civil society voices into the power structure or institutions such as the appointed senate.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025
Israel Israel could be an important part of the power structure during times of distress, the voters seemed to be saying, but he was not welcome there when things returned to normal.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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