1. A nation, state, or entity that has superior military, economic, or political strength and exercises significant influence over others
The United States emerged as the dominant power after World War II.
Os Estados Unidos emergiram como a potência dominante após a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
2. In sports or competition, the team or athlete with the greatest control and superiority
Brazil was the dominant power in football for decades.
O Brasil foi a potência dominante no futebol por décadas.
3. The strongest or most influential force in a particular field or domain
Microsoft was the dominant power in personal computing.
A Microsoft era a potência dominante em computação pessoal.