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poder dos poucos
[pɔˈdeɾ duz ˈpowkuz]
noun
masculine
pl: poderes dos poucos
oligarchy
1.
A form of government or system of control in which power rests with a small number of people
The power of the few has led to widespread inequality in the region.
O poder dos poucos levou à desigualdade generalizada na região.
2.
The dominance or influence exercised by a small elite group over society
Citizens protested against the power of the few controlling corporate decisions.
Os cidadãos protestaram contra o poder dos poucos que controlam as decisões corporativas.
Synonyms
oligarquia
governo dos poucos
dominação de minorias
controle elitista
poder concentrado
Antonyms
democracia
soberania popular
poder do povo
igualdade de poder
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
poder dos poucos
Standard usage in political discourse
Portugal
poder dos poucos
Formal political and academic terminology
General
oligarquia
More common technical/academic term across all regions
Related Idioms & Phrases
poder concentrado nas mãos de poucos
governo de poucos
minoria no poder
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