CEFR B2

superpower

noun

Meaning

An extremely powerful nation with the ability to influence international events and project its power globally.

Examples

The United States has long been considered a superpower due to its economic and military might.
The collapse of the Soviet Union left the US as the world's sole superpower for a period.

Synonyms: dominant nation, global leader, world power

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superpower (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːpərˌpaʊər/

Definition

An extremely powerful nation with the ability to influence international events and project its power globally.

Examples

The United States has long been considered a superpower due to its economic and military might.
The collapse of the Soviet Union left the US as the world's sole superpower for a period.
Many analysts debate whether China will eventually surpass the US to become the dominant global superpower.

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