greatest power

[/ˈɡreɪtəst ˈpaʊər/]
noun phrase
maior poder
1. The most influential or dominant force, nation, or entity with superior strength or authority
The United States became the greatest power after World War II.
Os Estados Unidos se tornaram o maior poder após a Segunda Guerra Mundial.
2. Superior capability or strength in a particular domain or field
Her greatest power was her ability to inspire others.
Seu maior poder era a capacidade de inspirar os outros.
3. In mathematics, the highest exponent or multiplied value
The greatest power in this equation is x to the fifth.
O maior poder nesta equação é x à quinta potência.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'maior poder' is commonly used in political and geopolitical discussions. In Portugal, 'maior potência' is preferred when referring to superpowers or influential nations. In American English, 'greatest power' often refers to superpowers in international relations and historical contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
supreme powerdominant forcestrongest nationmaximum strengthforemost capability
Antonyms / Antônimos
weakest powerleast influentialminor forcesubordinate power

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maior poder
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
maior poder
Common in business and political discourse
Rio de Janeiro
maior poder
Used in general conversation and media
Portugal
maior potência
Preferred term in European Portuguese, especially for geopolitical contexts

Related Words

superpowerauthoritydominancestrengthinfluencesupremacy

Related Idioms & Phrases

knowledge is power
power to the people
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in the greatest tradition of
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