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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

pow′er base′,

Governmenta source of authority or influence, esp. in politics, founded on support by an organized body of voters, ethnic minority, economic class, etc.:His election as governor gives him a power base for seeking the presidency.

1965–70

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