Superpower: meaning, definitions and examples

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superpower

 

[ หˆsuหpษ™หŒpaสŠษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ability

An extraordinary ability or power that a person or character possesses, typically beyond the realms of normal human capabilities. Superpowers are often seen in comic books and science fiction.

Synonyms

extraordinary power, special ability, supernatural power

Examples of usage

  • Superman's ability to fly is considered a superpower.
  • The character of Wonder Woman possesses superhuman strength as her superpower.
Context #2 | Noun

politics

A term used to describe a country or nation with significant global influence and power, often in the context of political or military affairs.

Synonyms

dominant force, global power, major player

Examples of usage

  • The United States is often referred to as a superpower due to its economic and military strength.
  • The Cold War era was characterized by the competition between the superpowers of the United States and the Soviet Union.

Translations

Translations of the word "superpower" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น superpoder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคถเค•เฅเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Supermacht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kekuatan super

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟะตั€ัะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ supermoc

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ถ…่ƒฝๅŠ› (ใกใ‚‡ใ†ใฎใ†ใ‚Šใ‚‡ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท superpuissance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ superpoder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผper gรผรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ๋Šฅ๋ ฅ (chonungnyeok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุฉ ุนุธู…ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ superschopnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ supermocnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…่ƒฝๅŠ› (chฤonรฉnglรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ supermoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofurkraftur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฟะตั€า›ัƒะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ›แƒฌแƒ˜แƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ supergรผc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ superpoder

Etymology

The term 'superpower' originated in the early 20th century during the period of great power rivalry and competition. Initially used to describe nations with exceptional military capabilities, the concept evolved to encompass countries with significant global influence across various domains. The Cold War era further solidified the usage of 'superpower' in the context of political and military dominance.

See also: empower, overpower, overpowered, overpowering, powered, powerful, powerfully, powerhouse, powering, powerless, powerlessly, powerlessness, powerplant, powers.