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Definition of people power noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

people power

noun
 
/ˈpiːpl paʊə(r)/
 
/ˈpiːpl paʊər/
[uncountable] (informal)
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  1. the pressure that is placed on politics, business, etc. when large numbers of the public express or act upon their opinions
    • This wave of passionate people power has forced the government to see sense.
    • Today's shift from the government is testament to people power.
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