noun
- power or influence used to oppose or resist another power; the ability to challenge or balance an existing authority or force
Usage: often used in political, social, or organizational contexts; may be used in academic or activist discourse
Examples
- Civil rights movements served as a counterpower to systemic discrimination.
- The labor union developed counterpower to negotiate better working conditions.
- Social media has become a counterpower that allows citizens to challenge corporate narratives.
- Environmental groups exercise counterpower against industrial pollution.
- The opposition party acts as a counterpower to the ruling government.
- Community organizations built counterpower to influence local policy decisions.