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Definition superior in British English

superior noun

[countable] noun
/sʊˈpɪəriə(r)/
1

someone who is senior to you in an organization or job. Your immediate superior holds the position directly above yours.

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2

someone who is more skilful than you at an activity

Example

Among novelists perhaps only Tolstoy is his superior.

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Definition superior in British English