(きょうこく)

きょうこく
noun
powerful nation; strong country
formalpolitics
1. powerful nation; strong country; great power
A nation with significant military, economic, or political strength on the world stage.
経済(けいざい)強国(きょうこく)なる
To become an economic powerhouse.
The world's military powers gathered.
This country is known as a technological powerhouse and has produced many innovations.

Usage

強国(きょうこく) is often used with a modifier specifying the type of strength: 経済(けいざい)強国(きょうこく) (economic power), 軍事(ぐんじ)強国(きょうこく) (military power), 技術(ぎじゅつ)強国(きょうこく) (technological power).

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