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supralapsarian
nounExtremely low
/ˌsuːprəlæpˈsɛːrɪən/Relating to the theological doctrine that God's decree of election and reprobation logically precedes (is 'supra' or above) the decree to create the world and permit the Fall.
supralapsarianism
nounVery low
/ˌsuː.prə.læpˈseə.ri.ə.nɪ.zəm/The theological doctrine that God's decree of election and reprobation was made before the creation and the Fall.
supralittoral
adjectivenounC2/Technical
/ˌsuː.prəˈlɪt.ər.əl/The coastal zone immediately above the high-tide line, permanently out of the water but subject to sea spray and storm waves.
supraorbital ridge
nounC2
/ˌsuː.prə.ɔːˈbaɪ.təl ˈrɪdʒ/the prominent, bony ridge above the eye socket (orbit).
supraprotest
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˌsuːprəˈprəʊtɛst/The act of providing payment or acceptance of a bill of exchange after it has been protested for non-payment or non-acceptance.
suprarenal
adjectivenounC2
/ˌsuː.prəˈriː.nəl/Located above the kidneys.
suprarenal gland
nounC2
/ˌsuː.prəˈriː.nəl ɡlænd/Either of two small endocrine glands situated immediately above the kidneys.
suprasegmental
adjectivenounC2
/ˌsuː.prə.seɡˈmen.təl/A linguistic feature that extends over more than one sound segment, such as pitch, stress, or rhythm.
supremacist
adjectivenounC2
/suːˈprɛməsɪst/A person who believes that a particular group, especially one determined by race, sex, religion, etc., is superior to all others and should therefore dominate society.
supremacy
nounB2
/suːˈprem.ə.si/the state or condition of being supreme; ultimate authority, power, or dominance.
suprematism
nounC2
/suːˈpremətɪz(ə)m/An early 20th-century art movement founded by Kazimir Malevich, characterized by abstract geometric forms and a limited color palette, seeking to express pure artistic feeling rather than depict objects.
supreme being
nounMedium-Low
/sʊˌpriːm ˈbiːɪŋ/A term for a singular, all-powerful deity or god, considered the creator and ruler of the universe in monotheistic religions.
supreme commander
nounC1-C2
/sʊˌpriːm kəˈmɑːndə(r)/The military leader with the highest authority over all armed forces in a nation or coalition.
supreme court
nounB2
/sʊˌpriːm ˈkɔːt/The highest judicial court in a nation or state, typically having the ultimate authority to interpret and apply the law.
supreme court of judicature
nounC2
/sʊˌpriːm ˌkɔːt əv ˈdʒuːdɪkətʃə/The formal title of the highest court in certain legal jurisdictions, being the ultimate court of appeal and the court with final judicial authority.
supreme de volaille
nounLow
/sʊˈpriːm də vɒˈlɑːj/A culinary term for a boneless chicken breast with the wing bone attached, typically used in French cuisine.
supreme judicial court
nounLow
/sʊˈpriːm dʒuːˈdɪʃəl kɔːt/The highest appellate court in a judicial system, often specifically referencing the highest court of a U.S. state, with final authority over legal interpretations within that jurisdiction.
supreme sacrifice
nounC1
/sʊˌpriːm ˈsækrɪfaɪs/The act of willingly giving up one's life for a higher cause, such as one's country, beliefs, or to save others.
supreme soviet
nounLow
/suːˌpriːm ˈsəʊ.vi.et/The highest legislative body in the former Soviet Union and some other socialist states.
supreme truth cult
nounLow (rare compound term)
/səˈpriːm truːθ kʌlt/A group or organization that claims exclusive access to fundamental, ultimate truth, often characterized by authoritarian leadership, isolation from mainstream society, and manipulation of members.

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