Power discourse
Example: The power discourse during the Cold War shaped international alliances profoundly.
Definition
"Power discourse" refers to the ways in which language and communication are used to establish, maintain, or challenge authority and control within social, political, or historical contexts. It highlights how discourse shapes and reflects power relations, such as during the Cold War alliances.
Etymology
The term "power discourse" combines 'power,' derived from the Latin 'potere' meaning 'to be able,' and 'discourse,' from the Latin 'discursus,' meaning 'running to and fro' or 'conversation.' The phrase evolved in critical theory and social sciences to describe how language exercises and reflects power dynamics.
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"Power discourse" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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