dominant people
[ˈdɒmɪnənt ˈpiːpəl]
noun phrase
povo dominante
1. A group or community that holds the most power, influence, or control in a society, institution, or system
The dominant people in the company made all the major decisions without consulting others.
O povo dominante na empresa tomava todas as decisões importantes sem consultar os outros.
2. Members of a social group that exercises authority or superiority over other groups
Historically, dominant people often benefited from systems of inequality.
Historicamente, o povo dominante frequentemente se beneficiava de sistemas de desigualdade.
3. Individuals or groups with controlling influence in social, political, or economic hierarchies
The dominant people in the region controlled most of the resources.
O povo dominante da região controlava a maioria dos recursos.
In Brazil, discussions of 'povo dominante' often relate to historical colonial structures and ongoing socioeconomic inequality. In the USA, the term frequently appears in discussions of racial, gender, and class hierarchies. Both contexts emphasize the sociological impact of power imbalances on marginalized communities.
NYC Slang
top dogs, the brass, the powers that be
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