Het machtsevenwicht
Example: Tijdens de Koude Oorlog was het machtsevenwicht tussen de supermachten cruciaal.
Definition
"Het machtsevenwicht" refers to the balance of power between nations or groups, especially in a historical or political context. It describes a situation where no single entity dominates, maintaining stability and preventing conflicts, such as during the Cold War between superpowers.
Etymology
The Dutch term "het machtsevenwicht" combines "macht" meaning power and "evenwicht" meaning balance. It literally translates to 'the power balance.' This concept has been central in history and politics, symbolizing a state where forces counterbalance each other, preventing any one side from becoming overwhelmingly dominant.
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"Het machtsevenwicht" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the balance of power