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Gleichgewicht

balance of power

noun GLYEKH-ge-vikht Rare

Also means

equilibrium

Usage Note

Gleichgewicht in a political context means the balance of power between states, branches, or factions. Das politische Gleichgewicht is a common phrase; in foreign policy Mächtegleichgewicht is a more specific term for the balance among nations.

Examples

"Das Gleichgewicht zwischen den Parteien im Parlament verschob sich."

Natural Translation

The balance of power between the parties in parliament shifted.

Literal Translation

The balance between the parties in-the parliament shifted.

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