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great power
A state that, due to its military, economic, and political strength, exerts significant international influence and is able to shape global events.
Im 19. Jahrhundert galt Großbritannien als führende Großmacht der Welt.
In the 19th century, Great Britain was considered the world's leading great power.
The word is made up of 'groß' (great/large) and 'die Macht' (power). So it literally describes a state with 'great power.'
China gilt heute als wirtschaftliche Großmacht.
China is considered an economic great power today.
Common verbs used with 'Großmacht' (great power) describe status: 'als Großmacht gelten' (to be considered a great power), 'zur Großmacht aufsteigen' (to rise to become a great power), or 'den Status als Großmacht verlieren' (to lose the status of a great power).
Das Land stieg im 20. Jahrhundert zur politischen Großmacht auf.
The country rose to become a political great power in the 20th century.
To specify the type of power, the word is often combined with adjectives such as 'politische' (political), 'wirtschaftliche' (economic), or 'militärische' (military): Großmacht (great power).
Die USA sind eine militärische Großmacht.
The United States is a military great power.
world power
A Großmacht has significant international influence and may also shape global events. It is called a Weltmacht when its influence over world affairs is dominant. Weltmacht therefore expresses a stronger global position.
Durch ihren bedeutenden internationalen Einfluss gilt die Republik als Großmacht.
Because of its significant international influence, the republic is considered a great power.
Durch ihren beherrschenden Einfluss auf das Weltgeschehen gilt die Republik als Weltmacht.
Because of its dominant influence on world affairs, the republic is considered a world power.
