primate
Translation
primate, archbishop
Examples
Humans, apes, and monkeys are primates.
Humans, apes, and monkeys are primates.
The primate of the church gave a speech.
The primate of the church gave a speech.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((primate)) a member of the most developed order of mammals Humans, apes, and monkeys are primates.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (mammal) ape, monkey; (church) archbishop
Etymology
From Latin 'primas' (chief, of the first rank), referring to what was considered the 'highest' order of mammals.
Memory Tips
Think 'primary' or 'prime'. Linnaeus considered this order of mammals to be the 'prime' or first-ranking one.