higher power

noun

God or a god; a deity; a supernatural force capable of affecting outcomes in the material world.

“Your blessings are sent by a higher power.”

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Meanings

nounhigher power (plural higher powers)

plural higher powers

  1. God or a god; a deity; a supernatural force capable of affecting outcomes in the material world.

    Your blessings are sent by a higher power.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
higher being

Translations

Finnish korkeampi voima
  • korkeampi voimaGod or a god
Norwegian Bokmål høyere makt
  • høyere maktGod or a god
Polish siła wyższa
  • siła wyższaGod or a god
Portuguese poder maior
  • poder maiorGod or a god
Swedish högre makt
  • högre maktGod or a god
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APA

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MLA

“higher power.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/higher%20power. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “higher power,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/higher%20power.

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