: a base of political support
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noun, pl ⋯ bases [count]
: the area or group of people that provides the main support for a particular political candidate
Both candidates are doing whatever they can to raise money from their power bases.
Most of her power base is in the city.
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the area or the people that provide the main support for a politician or a political party
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His power base is in the south of the country.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.