idiom
give power to the people
GIV POW-er to the PEE-pul
ɡɪv ˈpaʊər tə ðə ˈpiːpəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
givepowertothepeople
Dictionary meaning
transfer decision-making authority, resources, or control from centralised institutions or elites to ordinary citizens; a rallying cry for democratic reform, community empowerment, and participatory governance movements that seek to expand the meaningful role of citizens in shaping the conditions of their lives
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