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paramount

UK
/ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/
US
/ˈpɛr.ə.maʊnt/

Translations

paramountnoun
paramounts
pl
UK
/ˈpærəmaʊnt/
US
/ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/
souverainSens historique ou anthropologique : chef suprême, autorité la plus élevée.
The paramount of the tribe made the final decision on the matter.
Le souverain de la tribu a pris la décision finale sur cette affaire.
Synonyms
principal
master
commander
authority
head
leader
chief
ruler
overlord
sovereign
paramountadjective
UK
/ˈpær.ə.maʊnt/
US
/ˈpɛr.ə.maʊnt/
suprêmeSens soutenu : qui occupe le rang le plus élevé ou a l'autorité la plus haute.
The paramount authority in the colony was vested in the governor-general.
L'autorité suprême dans la colonie était confiée au gouverneur général.
primordialSens courant : plus important que tout le reste.
Ensuring the safety of the passengers is of paramount importance to the airline.
Garantir la sécurité des passagers est d'une importance primordiale pour la compagnie aérienne.
Synonyms
principal
pivotal
central
top
ultimate
supreme
dominant
foremost
chief
primary

Definitions

paramountnoun
A supreme ruler or authority.
The paramount of the tribe made the final decision on the matter.
paramountadjective
More important than anything else; supreme.
Ensuring the safety of the passengers is of paramount importance to the airline.
Having superior power, jurisdiction, or rank; highest in authority.
The paramount authority in the colony was vested in the governor-general.
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