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I wish I could read minds. It's a dangerous superpower, so I'd wish for it to come with a switch where I could turn it off if I wanted to. You'd learn a lot about people, that's for sure!
Kelsey Chow

Meaning of "superpower" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUPERPOWER

superpower  [ˈsuːpəˌpaʊə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUPERPOWER

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Superpower is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUPERPOWER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

superpower

Superpower

A superpower is a state with a dominant position in international relations and is characterised by its unparalleled ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale. This is done through the means of both military and economic strength, as well as diplomatic and soft power influence. Traditionally, superpowers are preeminent among the great powers. The term first applied to the British Empire, the United States and the Soviet Union. However, following World War II and the Suez Crisis in 1956, the British Empire's status as a superpower was greatly diminished; for the duration of the Cold War the United States and the Soviet Union came to be generally regarded as the two remaining superpowers, dominating world affairs. Since the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, only the United States of America appears to fulfill the criteria of being a world superpower. Alice Lyman Miller defines a superpower as "a country that has the capacity to project dominating power and influence anywhere in the world, and sometimes, in more than one region of the globe at a time, and so may plausibly attain the status of global hegemony.

Definition of superpower in the English dictionary

The definition of superpower in the dictionary is an extremely powerful state, such as the US. Other definition of superpower is extremely high power, esp electrical or mechanical.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUPERPOWER


brainpower
ˈbreɪnˌpaʊə
candlepower
ˈkændəlˌpaʊə
counterpower
ˈkaʊntəˌpaʊə
disempower
ˌdɪsɪmˈpaʊə
empower
ɪmˈpaʊə
firepower
ˈfaɪəpaʊə
horsepower
ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə
hydropower
ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpaʊə
hyperpower
ˈhaɪpəˌpaʊə
impower
ɪmˈpaʊə
manpower
ˈmænˌpaʊə
micropower
ˈmaɪkrəʊˌpaʊə
multipower
ˈmʌltɪˌpaʊə
overpower
ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə
personpower
ˈpɜːsənˌpaʊə
power
ˈpaʊə
repower
riːˈpaʊə
warpower
ˈwɔːˌpaʊə
willpower
ˈwɪlˌpaʊə
womanpower
ˈwʊmənˌpaʊə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUPERPOWER

superphone
superphosphate
superphyla
superphylum
superphysical
superplane
superplastic
superplasticity
superplus
superpolite
superport
superposable
superpose
superposition
superpowered
superpowerful
superpraise
superpremium
superpro
superprofit

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUPERPOWER

air power
balance of power
braking power
buying power
corridors of power
electrical power
flower
flower power
girl power
green power
hard power
hydroelectric power
nuclear power
pulling power
purchasing power
solar power
spending power
staying power
thermal power
tidal power
wind power

Synonyms and antonyms of superpower in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «superpower» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUPERPOWER

Find out the translation of superpower to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of superpower from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «superpower» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

超级大国
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

superpotencia
570 millions of speakers

English

superpower
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

महाशक्ति
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القوة العظمى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сверхдержавой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

superpotência
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরাশক্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

superpuissance
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kuasa besar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Supermacht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

超大国
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

강대국
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Superpower
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

siêu cường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வல்லரசு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

महासत्ता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

süper güç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

superpotenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

supermocarstwem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наддержавою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

superputere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπερδύναμη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

supermoondheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

supermakt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

supermakt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of superpower

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUPERPOWER»

The term «superpower» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.314 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUPERPOWER» OVER TIME

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

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUPERPOWER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word superpower.
1
Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
They are superpower of villains. They are superpower of Al Capone.
2
Shaun Alexander
If I could have one superpower, I'd want to have the power of mind over matter. I'd want to be able to move things and people with my mind.
3
Banksy
I don't know why people are so keen to put the details of their private life in public; they forget that invisibility is a superpower.
4
Abu Bakar Bashir
The Afghans did not have sophisticated weapons like the Soviets did, but with their faith they defeated a superpower.
5
Ulrich Beck
In the final analysis, terror is also another proof of the fact that the superpower is not really a superpower. It was vulnerable.
6
John Berger
Being a unique superpower undermines the military intelligence of strategy. To think strategically, one has to imagine oneself in the enemy's place. If one cannot do this, it is impossible to foresee, to take by surprise, to outflank. Misinterpreting an enemy can lead to defeat. This is how empires fall.
7
Nicholas Brendon
I would like to have the superpower of being able to touch a book and then gain all the knowledge out of that book without spending hours and days reading it.
8
Zbigniew Brzezinski
War on terrorism defines the central preoccupation of the United States in the world today, and it does reflect in my view a rather narrow and extremist vision of foreign policy of the world's first superpower, of a great democracy, with genuinely idealistic traditions.
9
George Carey
And I hope America will realise, as the only superpower now, it really must use its power in a way that's going to build up the world, and to support the United Nations.
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Kelsey Chow
I wish I could read minds. It's a dangerous superpower, so I'd wish for it to come with a switch where I could turn it off if I wanted to. You'd learn a lot about people, that's for sure!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUPERPOWER»

Discover the use of superpower in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to superpower and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Superpower?: The Amazing Race Between China's Hare and ...
With insights into the two countries' histories, politics, economies and cultures, this is a well-written, fully documented, comprehensive account of the race to become the next global superpower.
Raghav Bahl, 2010
2
Brazil As an Economic Superpower?: Understanding Brazil's ...
"Scholars and policymakers from Brazil, Europe, and the United States examine the present state and likely future of Brazil's economy.
Lael Brainard, Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, 2009
3
The Frugal Superpower: America's Global Leadership in a ...
Mandelbaum argues that the era marked by an expansive American foreign policy is coming to an end.
Michael Mandelbaum, 2010
4
From Colony to Superpower: U.S. Foreign Relations since 1776
The series includes three Pulitzer Prize-winners, a New York Times bestseller, and winners of prestigious Bancroft and Parkman Prizes. From Colony to Superpower is the only thematic volume commissioned for the series.
George C. Herring, 2008
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China, Inc: How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges ...
Predicting economic challenges that the author believes will occur as a result of China's growing ability to produce U.S. products more cheaply, an economic analysis draws on hundreds of interviews with Chinese, American, and European ...
Ted C. Fishman, 2005
6
Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower
Rogue State and its author came to sudden international attention when Osama Bin Laden quoted the book publicly in January 2006, propelling the book to the top of the bestseller charts in a matter of hours.
William Blum, 2006
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Superpower: How to Think, Act, and Perform with Less Effort ...
Praise for SUPERPOWER! "Ford Saeks is an international expert on all matters marketing and branding. In this book, he shares solid ideas and practical strategies to build your business and enhance your life." —Dr.
Ford Saeks, 2012
8
Japan, the Fragile Superpower
The first edition of Frank Gibney's widely acclaimed book was long required reading for anyone interested in modern Japan. Nearly twenty years later, many of Gibney's original observations still hold true.
Frank Gibney, 1996
9
Superpower: The Making of a Steam Locomotive
Depicts the building of the "Berkshire" steam locomotive.
‎1987
10
The Paradox of American Power : Why the World's Only ...
What role should America play in the world? What key challenges face us in the century to come, and how should we define our national interests?
Joseph S. Nye Jr. Dean of the J.F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUPERPOWER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term superpower is used in the context of the following news items.
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Why Canada might have the goods to become a superpower
Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressNoah Smith: Canada would seem an unlikely candidate to become a superpower. But Canada has three huge, fundamental ... «Financial Post, Jun 15»
2
Canada, Tomorrow's Superpower
But during the next couple of centuries, there is another country that I think has a surprisingly good chance of becoming an economic and cultural superpower. «Bloomberg View, Jun 15»
3
These Are the 5 Reasons Why the US Remains the World's Only …
A 'superpower' is a country that wields enough military, political and economic might to convince nations in all parts of the world to do things they otherwise ... «TIME, May 15»
4
Has Obama handed China US's superpower status?
An expert on United States-China relations who is a former United States Defense official serving under the Reagan administration, says that China is well on its ... «OneNewsNow, May 15»
5
Israel emerges as global cyber superpower
Israel has emerged as a cyber superpower, with Israeli companies accounting for an estimated 10% of global sales of computer and network security technology ... «Haaretz, May 15»
6
Superpower: Three Choices For America's Role In The World [Book …
Ian Bremmer's new book on the future of the US and geopolitics, Superpower: Three Choices For America's Role In The World, just hit the streets yesterday, and ... «ValueWalk, May 15»
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India's youth will make it a 'Superpower': Singh
Singh said, "For India to become a superpower, good citizens will have to come forward and that is possible only with good education. And that is possible only ... «The New Indian Express, May 15»
8
Germany, the Green Superpower
Here's my prediction: Germany will be Europe's first green, solar-powered superpower. Can those attributes coexist in one country, you ask? They're going to ... «New York Times, May 15»
9
5-year-old boy uses unique superpower to save his mom from death
Earlier this week, the 5-year-old Aurora, Colorado, boy saved his mother's life when he called 9-1-1 for help after his mom wouldn't open her eyes or respond to ... «Deseret News, May 15»
10
China's Secret Strategy to Supplant America as the Sole Superpower
In its most bald form, he argues that China has a long-term marathon strategy to supplant the United States as the sole superpower by 2049. If successful ... «The National Interest Online, May 15»

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