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political machine

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl məˈʃiːn/

Traducción: Término informal que designa a un grupo altamente organizado de políticos e intermediarios que controlan la política, los nombramientos y las operaciones de un partido o gobierno, a menudo mediante el clientelismo y la influencia para mantenerse en el poder.

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/pəˈlɪtɪkəl məˈʃiːn/C1informalamericanpolitical
  • esTérmino informal que designa a un grupo altamente organizado de políticos e intermediarios que controlan la política, los nombramientos y las operaciones de un partido o gobierno, a menudo mediante el clientelismo y la influencia para mantenerse en el poder.

An informal term referring to a highly organized group of political insiders who control the policies, appointments, and operations of a political party or government, often using patronage and influence to maintain power.

  1. Political organizationC1formalamerican

    A group of people within a political party that controls party activities, often using patronage and influence to maintain power.

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    • The political machine in Chicago was famous for its control over local elections.
    • Reformers tried to break the power of the political machine.
    • The political machine ensured loyalty by providing jobs and services to supporters.