[soo-per-pou-er] 
| 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. |
| su·per·pow·er (sōō'pər-pou'ər) 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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