suprema
supréma with stress marks
highest; head of a religious cult
Usage Note
Suprema (from Spanish 'suprema') is used in religious and historical contexts. Most notably it refers to the female head or leader of a religious sect or movement — it was used as a title for the leader of the Cofradia de San Jose in Philippine history. It may also appear as an adjective meaning highest or supreme in formal or literary writing.
Examples
" Siya ang suprema namin. "
Natural Translation
She is our suprema.
Literal Translation
She the suprema our.
" Siya ang suprema ng grupo. "
Natural Translation
She is the highest of the group.
Literal Translation
She the highest of group.
" Bilang suprema ng kapatiran, siya ang nangunguna sa lahat ng panalangin at seremonya tuwing kapistahan. "
Natural Translation
As the suprema of the brotherhood, she leads all the prayers and ceremonies during every feast.
Literal Translation
As suprema of the brotherhood, she the one-leading in all of prayer and ceremony every feast.
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