First Known Use: 1537
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supremacy
noun su·prem·a·cy \sə-ˈpre-mə-sē, sü- also -ˈprē-\
: the quality or state of having more power, authority, or status than anyone else : the state of being supreme
plural su·prem·a·cies
Full Definition of SUPREMACY
: the quality or state of being supreme; also : supreme authority or power
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Origin of SUPREMACY
supreme + -acy (as in primacy)
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- Synonyms
- ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), dominance, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)
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supremacy
noun su·prem·a·cy \su̇-ˈpre-mə-sē\
plural su·prem·a·cies
Definition of SUPREMACY for Kids
: the highest rank, power, or authority
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