preeminent
pree e muh nuhnt
- s greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement
a preeminent archeologist
- We have to invest in science and mathematics if we want to retain our preeminent position among innovators.
- Jardin was a preeminent historian but his description of the battles that occurred the 18th century has been questioned.
- History teaches us that for a nation to remain a preeminent military power, it must remain a preeminent economic power.