supreme objective

[səˈprim əbˈdʒɛktɪv]
nounpl: supreme objectives
objetivo supremo
1. The highest or most important goal or purpose to be achieved; the primary aim that takes precedence over all other goals
The supreme objective of the organization is to provide clean water to underprivileged communities.
O objetivo supremo da organização é fornecer água potável às comunidades carentes.
2. In philosophy or ideology, the ultimate end or purpose that guides all other actions and decisions
In their political doctrine, equality was considered the supreme objective.
Em sua doutrina política, a igualdade era considerada o objetivo supremo.
The term 'supreme objective' is frequently used in Brazilian corporate culture, government policies, and educational institutions when discussing long-term strategic planning. In American English, this phrase appears more formally in academic, military, and organizational strategy documents. The Portuguese equivalent 'objetivo supremo' carries similar formal weight and is commonly used in mission statements and strategic planning documents across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ultimate goalprimary objectivemain purposeoverarching aimparamount goalchief aim
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary objectiveminor goalinsignificant aimtrivial purpose

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivo supremo
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
objetivo supremo
Common in business and organizational contexts
Portugal
objetivo supremo
Formal usage; may also use 'fim supremo' in philosophical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetivo supremo
Used similarly to General Brazilian; occasionally 'meta suprema'

Related Words

goalobjectivepurposemissionvisiontargetaimaspiration

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's eye on the prize
the be-all and end-all
the bottom line
the end game
the ultimate goal
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