great power

noun

variants often Great Power

: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower

Examples of great power in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That makes room for India to grow its defense exports in the region, experts said, as it is seen as a transactional provider, not aligned to any great power centers, and is not viewed as a security threat in the region. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 July 2026

But after losing a great power source known as the Omegahedron, Kara is sent to Earth to find it. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Republicans and Democrats alike talked about investing great power in the president. — New York Times, 9 June 2026

The South Caucasus rarely commands attention until war breaks out, pipelines are threatened, or a great power expands its footprint. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for great power

• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower
• manpower
• mayflower
• safflower
• sunflower
• wallflower
• watchtower

Kids Definition

great power

noun

: one of the nations that have the greatest influence, resources, and military strength in the world