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hard power

noun

Meaning

  1. The use of military and economic means to influence the behavior or interests of other political bodies.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

soft power(English)sharp power(English)smart power(English)power politics(English)power dynamics(English)powerism(English)machtpolitik(English)political machinery(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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