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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.
superpower
/ ˈsuːpəˌpaʊə /
noun
- an extremely powerful state, such as the US
- extremely high power, esp electrical or mechanical
Derived Forms
- ˈsuperˌpowered, adjective
Other Words From
- super·powered adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of superpower1
Example Sentences
Human vision is as close as we mere mortals will ever come to having a genuine superpower.
Yet even as the Germans wallowed in bitter self-pity, another defeated superpower underwent a dramatic turnaround.
How does one punish the autocratic, omnipotent president of a quasi-superpower?
Now that we were the only superpower in the world, it said, our main job was to make damn sure things stayed that way.
The mismatch in superpower military strength in the region is eye opening.
It is not inconceivable that our so-called superpower status could be defeated in battle by a crafty and well-prepared adversary.
Bob was himself practically unconscious, but struggled to keep himself and Bill afloat as if under some superpower.
Through such beginnings as these projected superpower systems must come the comprehensive integration of the industry.
The plan of the Superpower Commission regards coal—bituminous coal especially—as nothing more than fuel.
As a result of the survey of this region, engineers have worked out what is called the Superpower Plan.
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