PoliticsJuly 4, 2026
preeminence
/ˌpriːˈɛmɪnəns/
Definition
The state of being superior to others or having dominant influence, authority, or status within a specific sphere.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'praeeminentia', meaning 'to stand out' or 'excel'. It entered Middle English through Old French, combining the prefix 'pre-' (before) with the verb 'eminere' (to stand out).
In the news
The article describes the US administration's goal of restoring American preeminence in the Western Hemisphere to counter Chinese influence and install client regimes. This highlights a strategy of asserting dominance over Latin American political affairs.
The political significance of the Colombian and Peruvian elections
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