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constructed power

[kənˈstrʌktɪd ˈpaʊər]
nounpl: constructed powers
poder construído
1. Power that is artificially created, developed, or established through deliberate effort, planning, or social/political means rather than occurring naturally
The constructed power of social media influencers has transformed marketing strategies.
O poder construído dos influenciadores nas redes sociais transformou as estratégias de marketing.
2. In linguistics and discourse analysis, power dynamics that are shaped by language, discourse, and social structures rather than inherent qualities
The constructed power of institutional language maintains hierarchies in society.
O poder construído da linguagem institucional mantém hierarquias na sociedade.
Synonyms
engineered powermanufactured poweracquired powerinstitutional power
Antonyms
natural powerinherent powerinnate power

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
poder construído
Most common usage in academic and social contexts
Portugal
poder construído
Used similarly in Portuguese academic discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

power play
power structure
power dynamics
constructed reality
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