regional power

noun

A state that exercises significant power within a geographical region.

Meanings

nounregional power (plural regional powers)

plural regional powers

  1. international relationsA state that exercises significant power within a geographical region.

Origin

Since the late 20th century.

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Translations

Finnish alueellinen suurvalta
  • alueellinen suurvaltaTranslations
German Regionalmacht
  • RegionalmachtTranslations
Polish mocarstwo lokalne, mocarstwo regionalne
  • mocarstwo lokalneTranslations
  • mocarstwo regionalneTranslations
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APA

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