supremacy

su·prem·a·cy

noun \sə-ˈpre-mə-sē, sü- also -ˈprē-\

plural su·prem·a·cies

Definition of SUPREMACY

: the quality or state of being supreme; also : supreme authority or power

Examples of SUPREMACY

1. <the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world>
2. <the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price>

Origin of SUPREMACY

supreme + -acy (as in primacy)

First Known Use: 1537

Related to SUPREMACY

Synonyms: ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), dominance, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Related Words: primacy, superiority; lordship, scepter; arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway; takeover; direction, jurisdiction, management; clout, might, pull, weight; eminence, importance, moment; prerogative, privilege, right

Near Antonyms: helplessness, weakness; impotence, impotency, powerlessness

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