great power

/greɪt ˌpaʊər/
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Other forms: great powers

Definitions of great power
  1. noun
    a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
    synonyms: major power, power, superpower, world power
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    types:
    hegemon
    a leading or paramount power
    type of:
    body politic, commonwealth, country, land, nation, res publica, state
    a politically organized body of people under a single government
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