noun

superpower

superpower

The USA is considered a global superpower.

The USA is considered a global superpower.

If I had a superpower, it would be flight.

If I had a superpower, it would be flight.

((a superpower)) a very powerful and influential nation The country became a superpower.

((a superpower)) an extraordinary ability, especially in fiction His superpower was invisibility.

Synonyms (nation): world power, major power; Synonyms (ability): special ability, gift

From 'super-' (above, beyond) and 'power'. A power that is 'super' or beyond normal, referring to either a nation or an ability.

Think of Superman, who has 'super powers' and represents a 'superpower' nation.

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