Superpowers — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsü-pər-ˌpau̇(-ə)r/ su·per·pow·er

Meaning & Definition of Superpowers

Superpowers (noun)

  1. excessive or superior power
  2. an extremely powerful nation; specifically, one of a very few dominant states in an era when the world is divided politically into these states and their satellites
  3. an international governing body able to enforce its will upon the most powerful states

Superpowers (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an extremely powerful nation

    "The country had become an economic superpower."

    similar: great powers, powers, sea powers, world powers, commonwealths, countries, lands, sovereignties, states, city-states, microstates, ministates, nation-states, domains, dominions, empires, kingdoms, realms, republics, duchies, dukedoms, emirates, principalities, seigniories, sultanates, democracies, dictatorships, monarchies, monocracies, oligarchies, sovereigns, theocracies, client states, colonies, condominiums, dependencies, mandates, provinces, settlements, soil, trust territories, fatherlands, homelands, motherlands, welfare states

Related Entry: Superpower (noun)

Superpower is a different word from Superpowers. The synonyms below are for superpower, not for superpowers.

  1. an extremely powerful nation

    "The country had become an economic superpower."

    similar: great power, power, sea power, world power, commonwealth, country, land, sovereignty, state, city-state, microstate, ministate, nation-state, domain, dominion, empire, kingdom, realm, republic, duchy, dukedom, emirate, principality, seigniory, sultanate, democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, monocracy, oligarchy, sovereign, theocracy, client state, colony, condominium, dependency, mandate, province, settlement, soil, trust territory, fatherland, homeland, motherland, welfare state

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Superpowers

The most common words with a similar meaning to Superpowers:

great powers, powers, sea powers, world powers, commonwealths, countries, lands, sovereignties, states, city-states, microstates, ministates, nation-states, domains, dominions, empires, kingdoms, realms, republics, duchies, dukedoms, emirates, principalities, seigniories, sultanates, democracies, dictatorships, monarchies, monocracies, oligarchies, sovereigns, theocracies, client states, colonies, condominiums, dependencies, mandates, provinces, settlements, soil

Word Forms of Superpowers

Derived words: superpowered (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Superpowers

First known use: 1849

Frequently Asked Questions about Superpowers

What does "Superpowers" mean?

"Superpowers" means excessive or superior power. As a noun, it is defined as: excessive or superior power.

What is another word for "Superpowers"?

Other words for "Superpowers" include great powers, powers, sea powers, world powers, commonwealths, countries, lands and sovereignties. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Superpowers" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Superpowers"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Superpowers". Common alternatives include great powers, powers, sea powers, world powers, commonwealths, countries, lands, sovereignties, states and city-states.

How do you use "Superpowers" in a sentence?

Examples of "Superpowers" in a sentence: "The country had become an economic superpower.".

Is "Superpowers" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Superpowers" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Superpowers"?

"Superpowers" is pronounced /ˈsü-pər-ˌpau̇(-ə)r/ and divided into syllables as su·per·pow·er.

What is the origin of the word "Superpowers"?

First known use: 1849.

What is another word for "Superpowers" meaning "an extremely powerful nation"?

When "Superpowers" (noun) means an extremely powerful nation, synonyms include great powers, powers, sea powers, world powers, commonwealths and countries.