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primate

 

[ หˆpraษชหŒmeษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mammal species

A primate is a mammal of an order that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. They are characterized by having flexible hands and feet with opposable thumbs, forward-facing eyes, and typically a large brain relative to body size.

Synonyms

ape, human, monkey

Examples of usage

  • Primates are known for their social behavior and intelligence.
  • Gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans are all examples of primates.
Context #2 | Noun

person with elevated rank or dignity

In a more formal context, a primate can also refer to a person who holds a high rank or office, such as an archbishop in certain Christian churches.

Synonyms

archbishop, dignitary

Examples of usage

  • The primate of the Anglican Church delivered a sermon on unity.

Translations

Translations of the word "primate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น primata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเค‡เคฎเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Primat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ primata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะผะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ssak naczelny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œŠ้•ท้กž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท primate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ primado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท primat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์žฅ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฆูŠุณูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ primรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ primรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ต้•ฟ็ฑป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ primate

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prรญmati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟั€ะธะผะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ primat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ primate

Etymology

The word 'primate' comes from the Latin word 'primat', meaning 'of the first rank'. It was first used in the biological sense to describe a mammal order in the early 18th century. The term later expanded to include the ecclesiastical sense of a high-ranking church official. Primates have long been a subject of study in fields such as anthropology and biology due to their close relation to humans.

See also: primacy, prime, primer, primitive.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,255, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.