deep state

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

/ˈdiːp ˈsteɪt/ en-au-deep state.ogg

deep state deep states deepstate

A calque of Turkish derin devlet (“deep state”). Early uses were in relation to Turkey, especially the 1996 Susurluk scandal.

shadow government state within a state

deep stater

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