sommo

supreme

adjective SOHM-moh Rare

Origin: From Latin summus (highest, topmost).

Also means

greatest, highest

Usage Note

Defezione refers to desertion or defection — abandoning a cause, party, or group. Fare defezione ('to defect/desert') is the common verbal phrase. It is used in political contexts (la defezione di parlamentari — 'the defection of MPs') and in sport or other group settings to mean withdrawal. The plural defezioni is regular.

Examples

"Dante è considerato il sommo poeta italiano."

Natural Translation

Dante is considered the greatest Italian poet.

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