What does 'not the least' mean?

Infin1ty · #1 (permalink) Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:51 am *What does 'not the least' mean?*

Hello everyone,

I'd like to know what 'not the least' means in the sentence below:

In her later poems, Phyllis Wheatley's blending of solar imagery,
Judeo-Christian thought and figures, and the images borrowed from ancient
classicism suggests her range and depth of influences, not the least of which
is her African heritage.

Many thanks. :)
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Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:17 am *What does 'not the least' mean?*

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It is not the least important influence; in fact, the influence of her African heritage is considerable.
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Infin1ty · #3 (permalink) Fri Apr 10, 2009 3:36 am *What does 'not the least' mean?*

Thank you very much, Mr Micawber.
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