die Meinungsmacht
Translation
power of opinion, influence on public opinion, media power
Examples
Die Medien haben eine große Meinungsmacht.
The media has great power of opinion.
Man sollte die Meinungsmacht des Internets nicht unterschätzen.
One should not underestimate the opinion-forming power of the internet.
Grammar Patterns
to have/possess ((sth.)) The media possess great power of opinion.
Similar Words
Einfluss (influence), Deutungshoheit (interpretive authority)
Etymology
Composed of 'Meinung' (opinion) and 'Macht' (power, might).
Memory Tips
Literally 'opinion power'. Think of the 'might' of public 'opinion'.