Definition

Noun: - The most important or powerful person in an organization or group: A person who holds the highest authority or leadership position within a specific sphere of activity.

Usage

The word "supremo" is an informal, often journalistic term used to refer to the top leader or boss of an organization, team, or operation. It implies a position of ultimate control and decision-making power. It is frequently used in contexts like business, politics, sports, or crime.

Examples

• The media dubbed the new CEO the supremo of the tech industry.
• In the final meeting, the marketing supremo approved the new campaign strategy.
• He was appointed as the security supremo for the upcoming international event.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes carry a slightly humorous or ironic tone, acknowledging the person's power while not being an official title.
• It is often used in compound titles, though these are considered separate terms (see Variants).
  • The drug supremo was finally arrested after a long investigation.
  • As fashion supremo, her opinion dictates the trends.

Variants and Related Words

• Command supremo: A leader with ultimate authority over a military or similar operation.
• Sports supremo: The head of a sports federation or a very influential team manager.
• Cycling supremo: A dominant and leading figure in the world of cycling.

Synonyms

• Chief: A leader or ruler of a people or clan; a person with the highest authority.
• Head: The person in charge of an organization or department.
• Boss: An informal term for a person in charge.
• Leader: The person who leads or commands a group.

Antonyms

• Subordinate: A person under the authority or control of another.
• Underling: A derogatory term for a person of lower rank or status.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• The man/woman at the top: A phrase referring to the person in the highest position of authority.
  • All major decisions must go through the woman at the top.
• Top dog: The person who is the most important or powerful in a particular situation.
  • After the merger, she became the top dog in the department.

Noun

1. the most important person in an organization