deep state
Pronunciation
  • (RP, GA) IPA: /ˈdiːp ˈsteɪt/
Noun

deep state (plural deep states)

  1. (politics, conspiracy research) A large group of people, typically members of government agencies and the military#Noun|military, believed to have long-lasting political influence#Noun|influence that is difficult for an administration vote#Verb|voted into power#Noun|power to counter#Verb|counter. [from 1990s]
Synonyms Translations
  • French: État profond
  • German: Schattenregierung; Staat im Staat; Deep State (chiefly of the US)
  • Russian: глубинный



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