El equilibrio de poder
Example: El equilibrio de poder entre las naciones evitó conflictos mayores.
Definition
"El equilibrio de poder" refers to a political and historical concept where different nations or groups maintain a balance in strength and influence to prevent any one entity from dominating others, thereby avoiding major conflicts and maintaining stability.
Etymology
The phrase "el equilibrio de poder" comes from the Spanish words 'equilibrio,' meaning balance or equilibrium, and 'poder,' meaning power. It reflects the idea of balancing power among entities to maintain order, a concept rooted in political theory and international relations.
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"El equilibrio de poder" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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the balance of power