supérieur

Definitions of supérieur
  1. noun
    the head of a religious community
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    types:
    mère supérieure, supérieure
    the superior of a group of nuns
    abbé
    the superior of an abbey of monks
    type of:
    religieuse, religieux
    a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
  2. noun
    one of greater rank or station or quality
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    antonyms:
    inférieur
    one of lesser rank or station or quality
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    superviseur
    one who supervises or has charge and direction of
    conseiller, moniteur
    someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
    directeur, metteur en scène
    someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show
    boss, chef, chef d'équipe, contremaître
    a person who exercises control over workers
    chef d'équipe, contremaître, superviseur
    a person who directs and manages an organization
    moniteur, surveillant
    someone who supervises (an examination)
    régisseur
    someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed
    tyran
    someone who imposes hard or continuous work
    type of:
    chef, guide, leader
    a person who rules or guides or inspires others
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