Antonyms for preeminence

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pree-em-uh-nuh ns

Phonetic Transcription : priˈɛm ə nəns

Definition of preeminence

noun dominance
noun eminence

Example sentences :

He it was whom God created first, let him take the preeminence.
Extract from : « Olive » by Dinah Maria Craik, (AKA Dinah Maria Mulock)

Consider, then, the preeminence of the old world, that perished in the flood.
Extract from : « Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II » by Martin Luther

His preeminence in South Carolina during his life has not ceased with his death.
Extract from : « Southern Literature From 1579-1895 » by Louise Manly

And so the King gat the preeminence, that he had his first electioun.
Extract from : « The Works of John Knox, Volume 2 (of 6) » by John Knox

But this position was rather a preeminence of toil and peril than of dignity and honour.
Extract from : « The Catacombs of Rome » by William Henry Withrow

Probably the Achans are because of preeminence, the Pelasgians because of antiquity.
Extract from : « Studies on Homer and the Homeric Age, Vol. 1 of 3 » by W. E. Gladstone

Its only rival for preeminence on the coast is Port Simpson.
Extract from : « Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, December 1898 » by Various

Now the preeminence of the Jews in point of domestic purity will hardly be disputed.
Extract from : « Creed And Deed » by Felix Adler

They were in a continued quarrel contesting the preeminence.
Extract from : « The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power » by John S. C. Abbott

Nor are these advantages and this preeminence due to our merits and deserts.
Extract from : « Explanation of Catholic Morals » by John H. Stapleton

Synonyms for preeminence

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