German-English translation for "Machthunger"

"Machthunger" English translation

Machthunger
Maskulinum | masculine m

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  • lust (oder | orod hunger) for power
    Machthunger Machtgier
    Machthunger Machtgier
What is more important is that they are not driven by profit or the need for power.
Nicht zuletzt ist es wichtig, daß sie weder aus Profit- noch aus Machthunger handeln.
Source: Europarl
Hunger for power must not be allowed to override the hunger for life.
Wir dürfen nicht zulassen, daß Machthunger vor dem Hunger nach Leben steht.
Source: Europarl
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