primate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpraɪmeɪt/

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• Hyphenation: pri‧mate

Noun

Singular primate

Plural primates

1. (countable) A primate is a family of mammals, with well developed hands and feet, short noses, and large brains.

   Humans and apes are examples of a primate.

2. (religion) A primate is the highest ranking bishop in a country.
   • Synonym: archbishop

   The Archbishop of Canterbury is the Primate of all England.

Related words

• prime