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Definition of supremacy

supremacy

/səˈprɛm.ə.si/
su · prem · a · cy
Adverb:supremely
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Plural:supremacies
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Adjective:supreme
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• noun

1

The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.

Example

"The two leading technology companies have been competing for market supremacy for over a decade."

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• Nearby Words

suppressive
suppressor
supremacist
supremacy
supreme
supremely
supremo

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-16th century from the adjective 'supreme' (from Latin supremus, the superlative of superus, meaning 'situated above') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-acy', originally in reference to Henry VIII's Act of Supremacy establishing royal authority over the Church of England.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supremacy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supremacy
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