der Machtwechsel
Translation
change of power, change in government
Examples
Nach der Wahl gab es einen Machtwechsel.
After the election, there was a change of power.
Grammar Patterns
a change of power takes place A peaceful change of power took place.
Similar Words
Synonyms: change of government; Antonyms: continuity of power
Etymology
Composed of 'Macht' (power) and 'Wechsel' (change, exchange).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'change' (Wechsel) of 'power' (Macht).