RichThesaurus
the powers that be
the powers that be
synonyms
the system
the establishment
officialdom
Big Brother
bureaucracy
the authorities
the government
authorities
the regime
the prevailing political/social order
the ruling class
officials
the regimen
the administration
the people in charge
the status quo
the police
administration
corridors of power
the (men in) suits
civil service
the men in (gray) suits
directorate
the bureaucracy
ministries
government
the Establishment
the powers that be
antonyms