SUPREMO Definition & Meaning

supremo

[ suh-pree-moh, soo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Chiefly British Informal.

plural supremos.

the person in charge; chief.
a person of supreme or complete power, authority, ability, etc.:
His victory makes him the new chess supremo.

supremo

/ sjʊ-; sʊˈpriːməʊ /

noun

informal.
a person in overall authority

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of supremo¹

First recorded in 1835–40; from Spanish or Italian supremo, both from Latin ��ܱ��ŧ��ܲ� supreme; supremo def 2 sense perhaps especially from Spanish El Supremo as the title of Latin American dictators, for example, J. G. Rodríguez Francia (1766–1840), Paraguayan dictator

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of supremo¹

C20: from supreme

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At the moment, England are going through the process of finding a new white-ball supremo.

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We heard earlier in the week from referee supremo Howard Webb that football is “officiated by human beings” who are “making judgements”.

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Other features "on the list", according the Instagram supremo, include:

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It is complicated further by another case running parallel that requires Will to go undercover at a law firm to get a lead on elusive crime supremo Olivia Waterhouse.

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The Maoist Centre party led by supremo Prachanda could emerge as a kingmaker in case of inconclusive elections.

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