Meaning of the word "Paramount importance" in English

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Paramount importance

US /ˈpær.ə.maʊnt ɪmˈpɔːr.təns/
UK /ˈpær.ə.maʊnt ɪmˈpɔː.təns/

Phrase

of extreme importance; more important than anything else

Example:
The safety of our employees is of paramount importance.
It is of paramount importance that we address this issue immediately.