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world power
noun
- a nation, organization, or institution so powerful that it is capable of influencing or changing the course of world events.
world power
noun
- a state that possesses sufficient power to influence events throughout the world
Word History and Origins
Origin of world power1
Example Sentences
“Chinese leaders will reinforce the narrative that the US is the single and most disruptive source of global instability, while portraying China as a responsible and confident world power,” says Yu Jie.
Since then, relations between African states and other world powers have changed massively.
As president, Trump jettisoned the landmark Iran nuclear deal, signed in 2015 by President Obama and five other world powers.
But despite intense urging from the U.S. and other world powers, both Israel and Hamas still seem at odds over what they are willing to agree to — differences that could doom the deal.
Under a 2015 deal with world powers, Tehran agreed to limit enrichment of uranium to levels necessary for generating nuclear power in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
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