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# a higher power

phrase (noun phrase: a higher power, higher powers)

«a higher power» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. God, or some force greater than people, in a way that does not name any religion.
2. (joke) someone in charge: the boss, the head teacher, Mum.

### In the lessons

Used to talk about faith without naming a religion, in recovery groups, chat and news; also as a joke for authority; all regions.

### Examples

- Many people believe in a higher power.
- She trusts a higher power to guide her.
- The decision is up to a higher power — the head teacher.
- Joke: «I'll have to ask a higher power» (meaning Mum).
- Some songs talk about a higher power.
- Recovery group: «Members are asked to trust in a higher power of their own understanding.»

### Note

Stands for «God» or «a greater force» without saying which. In jokes it means «the boss». Respect people's beliefs when using it.