world power

noun

: a political unit (such as a nation or state) powerful enough to affect the entire world by its influence or actions

Examples of world power in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Japan’s victory over Russia in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05 established it as a major world power. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Since its founding, our nation’s capacity to build at scale has made the United States a world power. — Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026

After Iran struck a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015, Saudi Arabia vowed to match whatever nuclear capabilities Tehran was allowed to maintain. — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

Treasure-states such as Nigeria and South Africa, with their mineral resources, should be emerging as world powers. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for world power

• airpower
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• mayflower
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• watchtower