noun
a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
• Syn: ↑major power, ↑great power, ↑power, ↑superpower
• Hypernyms:
• Hyponyms: ↑hegemon
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noun, pl ⋯ -ers [count]
: a country that is powerful enough to affect the entire world by its influence or actions
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a powerful country that has a lot of influence in international politics
Useful english dictionary. 2012.