superpower
[ soo-per-pou-er ]
noun
an extremely powerful nation, especially one capable of influencing international events and the acts and policies of less powerful nations.
power greater in scope or magnitude than that which is considered natural or has previously existed.
Origin of superpower
1Other words from superpower
- su·per·pow·ered, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for superpower
superpower
/ (ˈsuːpəˌpaʊə) /
noun
an extremely powerful state, such as the US
extremely high power, esp electrical or mechanical
Derived forms of superpower
- superpowered, adjective
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