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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSupremacy
/suːˈprɛməsi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.
"The company established its supremacy in the technology market."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'supremacy' originates from the Latin word 'supremus', meaning 'highest' or 'utmost'. It evolved through Middle French 'suprématie' in the 14th century, reflecting a shift towards denoting authority or dominance in various contexts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Supremacy" is said worldwide
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suprématie
Transliteration: suprématie
"La suprématie de cette équipe est incontestable."
Vormachtstellung
Transliteration: Vormachtstellung
"Sie kämpfen um die Vormachtstellung auf dem Markt."
supremazia
Transliteration: supremazia
"Hanno stabilito la loro supremazia culturale."
supremacía
Transliteration: supremacía
"Buscan mantener su supremacía militar."
supremacia
Transliteration: supremacia
"A supremacia da lei deve ser respeitada."
सर्वोच्चता
Transliteration: sarvotchata
"उन्होंने खेल में अपनी सर्वोच्चता साबित की।"
至高无上
Transliteration: zhìgāo wúshàng
"法律的至高无上性不容置疑。"
패권
Transliteration: paeg-gwon
"그들은 세계 시장에서 패권을 차지하기 위해 경쟁한다."
優位
Transliteration: yūi
"市場での優位を保つことが重要だ。"
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