primate
/'praimit/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A member of the biological order Primates: Any placental mammal characterized by features such as good eyesight, flexible hands and feet with opposable thumbs (in many species), and a relatively large brain. This order includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians.
- A high-ranking bishop in certain Christian churches: A senior clergyman, such as an archbishop or metropolitan, who holds a position of authority over other bishops within a specific region or country.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Biological):
- The chimpanzee is an intelligent primate.
- Studying primate behavior helps us understand human evolution.
- Noun (Ecclesiastical):
- The Archbishop of Canterbury is the primate of the Church of England.
- The primate convened a meeting of all the bishops in the province.
Advanced Usage
- "Primate city": A city that is the largest in its country or region and is disproportionately more significant than any others in terms of political, economic, and cultural influence.
- London is often considered the primate city of the United Kingdom.
Variants and Related Words
- Primates (n): The plural form of 'primate' or the name of the biological order.
- The order Primates includes over 500 species.
- Primatial (adj): Relating to a primate (the bishop).
- The primatial see is the official seat of the primate.
- Primatology (n): The scientific study of primates.
- She is pursuing a degree in primatology.
Synonyms
- Anthropoid (n): Specifically refers to higher primates, including apes and humans (biological context).
- Archbishop (n): A chief bishop; a synonym in the ecclesiastical context.
Related Phrases
- "Primate of all Ireland": A specific title for the leading archbishop in the Irish Anglican Communion or the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland.
- The Archbishop of Armagh is the Primate of All Ireland.
Noun
- any placental mammal of the order Primates; has good eyesight and flexible hands and feet
- a senior clergyman and dignitary