supremacy

[ suh-prem-uh-see, soo- ]
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noun
  1. the state of being supreme.

  2. supreme authority or power.

Origin of supremacy

1
First recorded in 1540–50; supreme + -acy

Other words from supremacy

  • pre·su·prem·a·cy, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for supremacy

supremacy

/ (sʊˈprɛməsɪ, sjʊ-) /


noun
  1. supreme power; authority

  2. the quality or condition of being supreme

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