Definition of "supremo" [supremo]

• Chiefly British One who is highest in authority or command, as of an organization. (noun)

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• "The supremo is your standard super; the gigante looks ... well, gigantic."
• "Defence "supremo" Bob Ainsworth has just been told to stop ministers insulting the Top Brass."
• "It was interesting to hear the Audit 'supremo' in Wales complaining that the media were making a story out of unfair accusations and not looking at what he has acheived - or taking a common sense approach to a senior staff appointment."