world power

noun

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

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Iran’s economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018. Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 Iran's economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018. Arkansas Online, 5 Apr. 2025 Iran’s economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after President Trump unilaterally withdrew the United States from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018. Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025 Iran’s economy has been severely affected by international sanctions, particularly after President Trump unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers in 2018. Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for world power

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of world power was in 1855

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“World power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20power. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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