"middle power" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: middle powers [plural]
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  1. (international relations) A sovereign state that is not a great power nor a superpower, but still has moderate influence and international recognition. Categories (topical): International relations Derived forms: creative middle power
    Sense id: en-middle_power-en-noun-hhpiQkY9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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