Superpower: meaning, definitions and examples
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superpower
[ หsuหpษหpaสษr ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น superpoder
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคนเคพเคถเคเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Supermacht
๐ฎ๐ฉ kekuatan super
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฟะตััะธะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ supermoc
๐ฏ๐ต ่ถ ่ฝๅ (ใกใใใฎใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท superpuissance
๐ช๐ธ superpoder
๐น๐ท sรผper gรผรง
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ฅ๋ ฅ (chonungnyeok)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฉ ุนุธู ู
๐จ๐ฟ superschopnost
๐ธ๐ฐ supermocnosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ถ ่ฝๅ (chฤonรฉnglรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ supermoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ ofurkraftur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฟะตัาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแฎแแแแฌแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ supergรผc
๐ฒ๐ฝ superpoder
Word origin
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.