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primacy Synonyms

Another word for primacy

Choosing another word for primacy depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The fact of being primary, most important, or first in rank, authority, or value.

Usage Example

"The treaty established the supremacy of international law over domestic legislation in trade disputes."

Strongest
supremacy
preeminence
superiority
Strong
priority
precedence
predominance
ascendancy
dominance
hegemony

• noun (Context 2)

The office, rank, or authority of an ecclesiastical primate or archbishop.

Usage Example

"During the medieval period, the two archdioceses frequently disputed the ecclesiastical primateship of the realm."

Strongest
primateship
Strong
archbishopric

Opposites of primacy

The opposite of primacy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inferiority
subordination
insignificance
secondary
See all opposites of primacy

• Nearby Words

priestly
priggish
prim
primacy
primal
primarily
primary

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Primacy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/primacy
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