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superordinate
su·per·or·di·nate [ spər áwrd'nət ] (plural su·per·or·di·nates)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. umbrella term: a word whose meaning encompasses the meaning of another more specific word. "Animal" is a superordinate of "cat."
See also  hyponym
2. somebody or something superior: somebody or something of superior rank, status, or class
[Early 17th century. <super- + subordinate]

su·per·or·di·nate adjective
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