Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
power-vacuum
noun
/ˈpaʊər ˈvæk.juːm/
Definition
A situation in which a void is created in terms of power or authority, often leading to instability or a struggle for control.
Examples
- After the government collapsed, a power-vacuum emerged, leading to increased violence in the region.
- The departure of the influential leader created a power-vacuum that several factions tried to exploit.
- Political analysts warned that a power-vacuum could destabilize the entire area.
Meaning
Power-vacuum refers to a state where there is a lack of leadership or governing authority, often resulting in conflicts as various groups or individuals attempt to fill the absence of power.
Synonyms
- leadership void
- authority gap
- power gap
- absence of control
