De machtsverhouding
Example: De machtsverhouding tussen landen veranderde na de oorlog ingrijpend.
Definition
"De machtsverhouding" refers to the balance or distribution of power between entities, such as countries or groups, often determining their influence or control in a particular context, especially in historical or political situations.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de machtsverhouding" combines "macht," meaning power or might, and "verhouding," meaning relation or ratio. It literally translates to 'the power relation,' reflecting how power is measured or compared between parties. Did you know? The concept has been crucial in history to understand shifting influences after events like wars.
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"De machtsverhouding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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the power relationship