supremazia

supremacy

noun soo-preh-mah-TSEE-ah Rare

Origin: From Latin supremus (highest).

Also means

dominance

Usage Note

Supremazia is a feminine noun used in political, military, and figurative contexts to denote unchallenged superiority over others. The plural supremazie exists but is uncommon. It is stronger than superiorità (superiority) and implies a power relationship. Common collocations: supremazia militare, lottare per la supremazia (to fight for supremacy).

Examples

"Quella nazione cerca la supremazia economica."

Natural Translation

That nation seeks economic supremacy.

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