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su·per·pow·er 
[soo-per-pou-er] Pronunciation Key
[soo-per-pou-er] Pronunciation Key –noun
| 1. | an extremely powerful nation, esp. one capable of influencing international events and the acts and policies of less powerful nations. |
| 2. | power greater in scope or magnitude than that which is considered natural or has previously existed. |
| 3. | power, esp. mechanical or electric power, on an extremely large scale secured by the linking together of a number of separate power systems, with a view to more efficient and economical generation and distribution. |
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| su·per·pow·er
(sōō'pər-pou'ər) Pronunciation Key
n. A powerful and influential nation, especially a nuclear power that dominates its allies or client states in an international power bloc. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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superpower
superpower
1944, in geopolitical sense of "nation with great interest and ability to exert force in worldwide theaters of conflict," from super- + power. The word itself is attested in physical senses from 1922.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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| superpower | |
noun | |
| a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world [syn: world power] |
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
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