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weak power

[/wiːk ˈpaʊər/]
nounpl: weak powers
potência fraca
1. A state or nation with limited military, economic, or political influence in international relations
Small island nations are often considered weak powers in global diplomacy.
Pequenas nações insulares são frequentemente consideradas potências fracas na diplomacia global.
2. In chess and card games, a position or hand with limited strategic advantage
Playing with weak powers, he had to rely on defensive strategies.
Jogando com potências fracas, ele teve que contar com estratégias defensivas.
3. A person or entity lacking in strength, influence, or authority
The company was considered a weak power in the tech industry.
A empresa era considerada uma potência fraca na indústria de tecnologia.
Synonyms
minor powersmall powerlesser powernon-aligned state
Antonyms
great powersuperpowermajor powerstrong power

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
potência fraca
standard term used in political science and international relations
Portugal
potência fraca
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese in academic contexts
General Brazilian
país fraco
colloquial alternative, less formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to punch above one's weight (opposite of weak power)
a voice without influence
a small fish in a big pond
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