De machtsstructuur
Example: De machtsstructuur van het oude rijk veranderde door de revolutie.
Definition
"De machtsstructuur" refers to the organization and distribution of power within a society, government, or institution, determining how authority is exercised and who holds control. It shapes political and social relations by defining hierarchical roles and influence.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "de machtsstructuur" combines "macht," meaning power or authority, and "structuur," meaning structure. It literally translates to 'the power structure,' a concept rooted in social sciences to describe systems of control and governance.
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"De machtsstructuur" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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the power structure