What does TPTB stand for?

What does TPTB mean? We have 7 definitions. Read most used TPTB meanings below.

TPTB / (The Powers That Be). Popular expression that means the powerful forces that exist in the shadows and are not seen by the everyday “little people.” It can apply to a shadow government, evil corporation, or some other kind of secret underground authority. Also popular term in the tv show Angel for the nefarious supernatural authority that manages the supernatural world.

Speaker 1: tptb don’t want us educated because then we would start to rise up and take back control of our reality.
Speaker 2: Word, bro.

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