external influence

[ɪkˈstɜːrnəl ˈɪnfluəns]
nounpl: external influences
influência externa
1. the effect or impact of outside factors, people, or forces on a person, organization, decision, or situation
The study examined external influences on student performance, including family background and socioeconomic status.
O estudo examinou as influências externas no desempenho dos alunos, incluindo origem familiar e status socioeconômico.
2. pressure or persuasion from outside sources that affects behavior, opinion, or actions
Political decisions should not be made under external influence from foreign governments.
Decisões políticas não devem ser tomadas sob influência externa de governos estrangeiros.
3. environmental or contextual factors that shape outcomes or developments
Market trends are often subject to external influences such as economic policies and global events.
As tendências de mercado frequentemente estão sujeitas a influências externas, como políticas econômicas e eventos globais.
In Brazilian and American contexts, 'external influence' is frequently discussed in political discourse, particularly regarding foreign interference in elections or policy-making. The term carries significant weight in discussions of sovereignty and independence. In academic and business settings, both cultures emphasize understanding and mitigating unwanted external influences to maintain integrity and autonomy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
outside pressureexternal factoroutside forceextraneous influenceforeign pressureexternal pressure
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal influenceself-determinationindependenceautonomyintrinsic motivation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
influência externa
standard term used across Brazil in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
influência de fora
colloquial variant, more conversational
São Paulo
influência externa
formal usage, commonly used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
influência externa
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese usage

Related Words

influenceexternalpressurefactorbiasinterferenceinterventionmanipulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the influence of
fall under external influence
subject to external influences
resist external influence
shield from external influence
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