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Meanings of superpower in English

Portuguese
superpotência
Catalan
superpotència

A state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world.

superpotência
Usage of superpower in English
1
A new space race has begun; but this time, it's not superpower-led.
The Irish Times
2
There's a fine line between a superpower and a chronic medical condition.
Soon I will be invincible
3
That is why, in all likelihood, Woolies water should hold superpower-active properties.
The South African
4
A pā built to fend off a superpower - defended, then abandoned.
Radio NZ
5
And the supreme leader of the world's top superpower will be himself.
News.com.au
6
If you could have any superpower, what would it be, and why?
Suck it, wonder woman!: the misadventures of a hollywood geek
7
Haven't been able to top off the tank of vampire superpower gas.
Blood rites
8
They promise nuclear power, development, atom bombs, security and superpower status.
The Guardian
9
The COG isn't a superpower any longer, and we're not a national government.
Jacinto's Remnant
10
And Asians wonder whether the world's superpower is becoming the world's shrinking power.
BBC
11
Archery superpower South Korea won gold in both the team events.
Reuters
12
The United States remains the only superpower, with global interests and perceived responsibilities.
The Irish Times
13
The former England captain will find himself at a faded North American superpower.
The Guardian
14
The US is suddenly no longer the world's only military superpower.
News.com.au
15
Canada's oil sands have vaulted the country to energy superpower status.
The Irish Times
16
It marks a new stage in China's re-emergence as a superpower.
The Guardian
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Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
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