superpower

A noun referring to a nation or state that possesses sufficient power and influence to affect global events and international relations.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее государство или нацию, обладающую достаточной мощью и влиянием для воздействия на глобальные события и международные отношения.

1. Dominant global nation B2 formal

   A country with significant influence and military or economic strength on a global scale.

   • The United States emerged as a superpower after World War II.
   • China is often considered a rising superpower in the modern world.
   • The Cold War was a period of tension between two superpowers.

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   Synonyms: great powerworld power

2. Fictional ability A2 informal

   An extraordinary ability or power, often found in comic books and fantasy stories.

   • Superman's superpower is flying and super strength.
   • In the movie, the hero gains a superpower after an accident.
   • She dreams of having a superpower like invisibility.

   🇷🇺Сверхспособность

   Synonyms: abilitygiftpower

• superpowers plural form
• superpowers' possessive plural form
• superpower's possessive singular form