Also means
tightrope walking
Usage Note
Equilibrismo is masculine (l'equilibrismo). Literally it describes the circus skill of balance; figuratively — and more commonly in journalism and politics — it denotes a skilful but precarious balancing of competing interests: un equilibrismo diplomatico. The practitioner is an equilibrista.
Examples
"Il governo pratica un equilibrismo politico costante."
Natural Translation
The government practises a constant political balancing act.
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