deepstate

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A form of deep state — A large group of people, typically members of government agencies and the military, believed to have enduring political influence that is difficult for an administration that is voted into power to counter or dislodge.

Scrabble 12

Meanings

noundeepstate (plural deepstates)

plural deepstates

  1. alternativeAlternative form of deep state.
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