soft power
noun/ˈsɒft paʊə(r)/
/ˈsɔːft paʊər/
[uncountable]- a way of dealing with other countries that involves using economic and cultural influence to persuade them to do things, rather than military power
- The country's soft power and growing economy allow it to dominate the region.
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