Example: Die Machtelite kontrollierte jahrzehntelang die politischen Entscheidungen.
Definition
The term "die Machtelite" refers to a small, privileged group of individuals who hold significant power and influence over political decisions and governance, often controlling key institutions and shaping the direction of a country or organization.
"Die Machtelite" is a German compound noun formed from "Macht," meaning power, and "Elite," meaning a select group of people. The word reflects the concept of a powerful elite class. The term became more common in political and historical discourse to describe those who dominate authority.
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the power elite