primate
//ˈpraɪ.meɪt//
Noun
primateSingular
primatesPlural
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A member of the order Primates, the group of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and lemurs, characterized by flexible hands and feet with opposable digits, forward-facing eyes, and relatively large brains.
Chimpanzees are primates that share about 98% of their DNA with humans.
Noun
primateSingular
primatesPlural
1
A chief bishop or archbishop in certain Christian churches, holding the highest ecclesiastical rank in a province or country.
The primate of the Anglican Church delivered a sermon at the cathedral.