Synonyms

power base

American

noun

a source of authority or influence, especially 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.

Etymology

Origin of power base

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Lacking both the respect of the clergy and Khomeini's personal popularity, the new supreme leader moved cautiously to build his own power base.

From BBC

A major market risk continues to build in Asia, where a reported move by Japan’s new prime minister to consolidate her power base could lead to an extended torrent of liquidity out of U.S. stocks.

From Barron's

These lords turned Finlaggan into a power base from where they controlled the Hebrides, Argyll and parts of the north west Highlands.

From BBC

“They just see us as differently and the resources to organize and build up that political power base never materialized,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Green Party of England and Wales is aiming for a "record" number of councillors as it looks to increase its power base for an eighth election in a row, party co-leader Adrian Ramsey has said.

From BBC

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