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pre-eminent

adjective
 
 
/ˌpriːˈem.ɪ.nənt/ formal

Definition

more important or better than others: She is the pre-eminent authority in her subject.Very important or urgentExtremely good pre-eminence
 
 
/ˌpriːˈem.ɪ.nəns/ noun [U]
His pre-eminence in his subject is internationally recognized.Extremely good
(Definition of pre-eminent adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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