"airpower" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: airpowers [plural]
Etymology: From air + power. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|air|power}} air + power Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} airpower (countable and uncountable, plural airpowers)
  1. Airborne military power; an air force. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: air power Coordinate_terms: cyberpower, seapower, sea power, spacepower Translations (airpower): Luftmacht [feminine] (German)

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