primate

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Singular
primate

Plural
primates

  1. 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.
    The Archbishop of Canterbury is the Primate of all England.

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