supremacy

supremacy

noun

Definition of SUPREMACY

1

controlling power or influence over others <the Roman empire had supremacy over the entire Mediterranean world>

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

2

exceptionally high quality <the supremacy of cashmere among wools accounts for its high price>

Synonyms choiceness, distinction, excellency, first-rateness, greatness, perfection, preeminence, primeness, superbness, superiority, supremacy

Related Words faultlessness, flawlessness, impeccability, perfectness; goodness, value, worth; consequence, importance, notability

Near Antonyms averageness, badness, crumminess, inferiority, mediocrity, ordinariness, worthlessness

3

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance <England's maritime supremacy in the 18th century>

Synonyms distinction, dominance, noteworthiness, paramountcy, preeminence, preponderance, preponderancy, prepotency, prestigiousness, primacy, superiority, supremacy, transcendence

Related Words celebrity, fame, famousness, glory, honor, kudos, renown, reputation, repute; megastardom, stardom, superstardom; greatness, illustriousness, nobleness, notableness; ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), authority, domination, dominion; influence, power, prestige, weight; infamy, notoriety

Near Antonyms insignificance; inferiority, mediocrity; obscureness, obscurity