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From the material point of view the proposal is unacceptable, for France, without further territory in Europe being taken from her, could be so crushed as to lose her position as a Great Power, and become subordinate to German policy.
Edward Grey

Meaning of "Great Power" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GREAT POWER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GREAT POWER

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Great Power is a noun.
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WHAT DOES GREAT POWER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Great Power

Great power

A great power is a state that is recognized as having the ability to exert its influence on a global scale. Great powers characteristically possess military and economic strength, as well as diplomatic and soft power influence, which may cause small powers to consider the great powers' opinions before taking actions of their own. International relations theorists have posited that great power status can be characterized into power capabilities, spatial aspects, and status dimensions. Sometimes the status of great powers is formally recognized in conferences such as the Congress of Vienna or an international structure such as the United Nations Security Council. The term "great power" was first used to represent the most important powers in Europe during the post-Napoleonic era. The "Great Powers" constituted the "Concert of Europe" and claimed the right to joint enforcement of the postwar treaties. The formalization of the division between small powers and great powers came about with the signing of the Treaty of Chaumont in 1814. Since then, the international balance of power has shifted numerous times, most dramatically during World War I and World War II.

Definition of Great Power in the English dictionary

The definition of Great Power in the dictionary is a nation that has exceptional political influence, resources, and military strength.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GREAT POWER

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Great Plains
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Great Powers
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Great Pyrenees
Great Rebellion
Great Red Spot
Great Rift Valley
Great Roll of the Exchequer
Great Russian
Great Salt Lake
Great Sandy Desert

WORDS THAT END LIKE GREAT POWER

Black Power
blower
cauliflower
Eiffel Tower
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Synonyms and antonyms of Great Power in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Great Power» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Great Power to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

大国
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Gran Poder
570 millions of speakers

English

Great Power
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

महान बिजली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قوة كبيرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Великая держава
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

grande Poder
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অসীম ক্ষমতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

grande puissance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kuasa Besar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Großmacht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大国
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

위대한 힘
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Agung Daya
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

great Power
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெரிய சக்தி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रेट पॉवर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Büyük güç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Grande Potenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wielkiej mocy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Велика держава
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mare putere
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

μεγάλη Δύναμη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

groot Power
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

stormakts
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

great Power
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Great Power

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Edward Grey
From the material point of view the proposal is unacceptable, for France, without further territory in Europe being taken from her, could be so crushed as to lose her position as a Great Power, and become subordinate to German policy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GREAT POWER»

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The Tragedy of Great Power Politics
"A superb book.…Mearsheimer has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the behavior of great powers."—Barry R. Posen, The National Interest The updated edition of this classic treatise on the behavior of great powers ...
John J. Mearsheimer, 2003
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Russian Foreign Policy: The Return of Great Power Politics
This thoughtful and balanced text examines the development of Russian foreign policy since the end of the Cold War.
Jeffrey Mankoff, 2011
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Population Decline and the Remaking of Great Power Politics
The destabilizing effects of population decline
Susan Yoshihara, Douglas A. Sylva, 2012
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Great Power Rivalries
Great Power Rivalries, edited by William R. Thompson, concentrates on major interstate rivalries of the past 500 years, ranging from the rivalry between Britain and France to the cold-war rivalry of the United States and the Soviet Union.
William R. Thompson, 1999
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Balancing Risks: Great Power Intervention in the Periphery
Why do powerful countries behave in a way that leads to entrapment in prolonged, expensive, and self-defeating conflicts?Jeffrey W. Taliaferro suggests that such interventions are driven by the refusal of senior officials to accept losses ...
Jeffrey W. Taliaferro, 2004
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The Great Power (mis)Management: The Russian–Georgian War ...
Drawing on the empirical case of the Russian–Georgian war of 2008, this book explores the theoretical underpinnings of the idea of 'great power management' first articulated within the English School of International Relations.
Assoc Prof Alexander Astrov, 2013
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Great Games, Local Rules: The New Great Power Contest in ...
In Great Games, Local Rules, Alexander Cooley, one of America's most respected Central Asia experts, explores the dynamics of the new competition over the region since 9/11.
Alexander Cooley, 2012
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Great power diplomacy, 1814-1914
This survey of the foreign relations of the great powers is essentially a straightforward diplomatic history: an attempt to describe how statesmen conducted foreign policy, how they dealt with crisis situations, and how they succeeded or ...
Norman Rich, 1992
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Russia: Re-Emerging Great Power
In responding to the question as to whether Russia has re-emerged as a great power, the authors trace the major lines of foreign and security policy under Vladimir Putin.
Roger E. Kanet, 2007
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The Ideological Origins of Great Power Politics, 1789-1989
How do leaders perceive threat levels in world politics, and what effects do those perceptions have on policy choices? Mark L. Haas focuses on how ideology shapes perception.
Mark L. Haas, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GREAT POWER»

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AusNet pitches for NSW power
... within the ownership and funding alliances that are presently forming to enter this opening round of the premier state's great power bid off. «The Australian Financial Review, Jul 15»
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The Greek Deal Poses Dangers for Greece, and for Europe
Compare the German view of Greece — that it may be time to walk away — with the view led by the other great power of Europe, France, that ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
3
Russia and the New Cold War in Historic Context: Part II of …
Well, there's no question that quantitatively in modern times we've become the most interventionist great power in the world. . . . We feel we ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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America and China Face the 21st Century: Replace Confrontation …
... recognition of 'spheres of influence' for each great power in Southeast Asia will create a firmer and more stable foundation for regional peace ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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Are Comic Books Still The Essence Of Comic-Con?
But, as one comic book movie said, with great power comes great responsibility. Is Comic-Con still a place for comic book lovers to congregate ... «NBC 7 San Diego, Jul 15»
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Marvel Promises Spider-Man/Deadpool As "The Best Idea Ever"
Nick: Deadpool has great power and takes absolutely no responsibility. So Spider-Man will do just about anything to stay away from the ... «Comicbook.com, Jul 15»
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The Ten Absolute Worst Journalists in the Movies
With great power comes great marketability. The Ten Absolute Worst Journalists in the Movies. 4. Stephen Glass (Hayden Christensen) in ... «Village Voice, Jul 15»
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On the OPM Hack, Don't Let China Off the Hook
By portraying the OPM attack as acceptable in the rough-and-tumble world of great power politics, the United States is needlessly surrendering ... «The Diplomat, Jul 15»
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2016 Recruits Who Could Become 5-Stars After Their Performances …
Jackson displayed great power, explosion and a nonstop motor throughout the week, per Simmons. "There's great coaching out here," Jackson ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
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Aust, US 'incoherent' on China: report
A 2013 US agreement with China on "great power relations" was overshadowed by China announcing its East China Sea air defence zone and ... «The Australian, Jul 15»

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