Supra

adv, noun

adv, noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Clipping of supranational. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

    "This segment of issuers is known as the supranationals, or supras."

  2. 2
    A traditional Georgian feast.

    "When I met Bejan and Enver at the supra, they enthusiastically told me that I was about to experience true Georgian hospitality."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Used to indicate that the current citation is from a source cited earlier in the text. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Above, mentioned earlier in a text. not-comparable

    "Set aside the very recent #MeToo discussion, which as noted supra is deserved and should actually influence how we read his work."

Adverb
  1. 1
    (in writing) at an earlier place wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
hyper-out-super--zillaaboveana-

Example

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"Set aside the very recent #MeToo discussion, which as noted supra is deserved and should actually influence how we read his work."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin suprā.

Etymology 2

From Georgian სუფრა (supra).

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