Superpower Meaning
/sˌupəˈrpaʊər/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and a very advanced military, especially the United States or formerly the Soviet Union.
nounAn extraordinary physical or mental ability, especially possessed by a superhero or supervillain.
Sentence Examples
Russia had emerged as a second superpower.
United States want to be the World unique superpower.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The United States is a global ____ with influence over many countries.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Children often dream of having a ____ like flying or becoming invisible so they can help people in need.
Word Origin & History
From super- + power.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Our superpower competition will be reunified Germany (perhaps together with its European satellites) and expanding Japan (perhaps allied with China, if they can bring that off)."
— 1990 February 5, William Safire, “Staying a Superpower”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
"The year 1945 marked the end of Europe's global hegemony and confirmed the US and the Soviet Union as global superpowers."
— 1999, David Held, Global Transformations: Politics, Economics and Culture, page 97:
"Deals unveiled during US President Donald Trump's recent visit to the region showcased Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates' aspirations to become AI superpowers."
— 2025 June 7, “Gulf states tussle to become AI superpowers using imported chips and talent”, in FT Weekend (Companies & Markets section), London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 8:
"Administered in such a way, in that superpowers it assures."
— 1994, C. J. Lee, Caldwell Lee the Poet to Be: The Forthright Omnipotence Era, Dorrance Publishing Company, →ISBN, page 46:
"This is his superpower, I think. The comic geek always has one, and Oliver's is a poker face that would leave even the Holy Trinity guessing what he's thinking."
— 2014, Christina Lauren, Dirty Rowdy Thing, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN, page 258:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The United States is a global ____ with influence over many countries.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Children often dream of having a ____ like flying or becoming invisible so they can help people in need.