power structure (noun)

  • 11structure — I UK [ˈstrʌktʃə(r)] / US [ˈstrʌktʃər] noun Word forms structure : singular structure plural structures *** 1) a) [countable/uncountable] the way in which the parts of something are organized or arranged into a whole a sales organization with a… …

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  • 12structure — struc|ture1 [ strʌktʃər ] noun *** 1. ) count something large such as a building or a bridge that is built from different parts: The boulevard is lined with modern steel and glass structures. 2. ) count or uncount the way in which the parts of… …

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  • 13structure*/*/*/ — [ˈstrʌktʃə] noun I 1) [C/U] the way in which the parts of something are organized or arranged into a whole sentence structure[/ex] the structure of DNA[/ex] the changing structure of agriculture in this country[/ex] 2) [C] an organization or… …

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  • 14Phrase structure rules — are a way to describe a given language s syntax. They are used to break a natural language sentence down into its constituent parts (also known as syntactic categories) namely phrasal categories and lexical categories (aka parts of speech).… …

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  • 15organisation — noun 1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something he claims that the present administration is corrupt the governance of an association is responsible to its members he quickly… …

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  • 16antiestablishmentarianism — noun the doctrine of opposition to the social and political establishment • Syn: ↑antiestablishmentism • Hypernyms: ↑doctrine, ↑philosophy, ↑philosophical system, ↑school of thought, ↑ism * * * no …

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  • 17plant life — noun (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion • Syn: ↑plant, ↑flora • Derivationally related forms: ↑floral (for: ↑flora), ↑plantal ( …

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  • 18governing body — noun the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something he claims that the present administration is corrupt the governance of an association is responsible to its members he quickly… …

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  • 19pecking order — noun the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body • Syn: ↑hierarchy, ↑power structure • Hypernyms: ↑organization, ↑organisation • Part Holonyms: ↑administration, ↑ …

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  • 20United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …

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