mogendheid

Definitions of mogendheid
  1. noun
    a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world
    synonyms: grootmacht, macht, machtsblok, supermacht, wereldmacht
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    type of:
    deelstaat, land, staat
    a politically organized body of people under a single government
  2. noun
    one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
    synonyms: graad, macht
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    types:
    influentie, invloed, kruiwagen
    one having power to influence another
    moloch
    a tyrannical power to be propitiated by human subservience or sacrifice
    type of:
    bewerker, oorzaak, veroorzaker
    any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
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