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superpower - 3 dictionary results

su⋅per⋅pow⋅er

[soo-per-pou-er]
–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.

Origin:
1920–25; super- + power


su⋅per⋅pow⋅ered, adjective
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.

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.
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