The power structure
Example: The power structure in medieval Europe shaped social hierarchies deeply.
Definition
"The power structure" refers to the arrangement and distribution of authority and influence within a society or organization. It determines how power is shared, who holds control, and how decisions are made, often shaping social hierarchies and governance systems.
Etymology
The phrase "the power structure" combines "power," from the Latin 'potere' meaning to be able, and "structure," from the Latin 'structura' meaning arrangement or building. Together, they describe the organized framework through which power operates in a society or group.
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"The power structure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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