primate

[ prahy-meyt or, especially for 1, prahy-mit ]

/ ˈpraɪ meɪt or, especially for 1, ˈpraɪ mɪt /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR primate ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

Ecclesiastical. an archbishop or bishop ranking first among the bishops of a province or country.

Anthropology, Zoology. any of various worldwide omnivorous mammals of the order Primates, comprising, by modern classification, two suborders, the strepsirrhines (lemurs, lorises, and their allies) and the haplorhines (tarsiers, New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, and apes, including humans), especially distinguished by the use of hands, varied locomotion, and complex behavior involving a high level of social interaction and cultural adaptability: many primates are strictly arboreal, but even among the numerous terrestrial species, some arboreal behavior is common.

Archaic. a chief or leader.

Origin of primate

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, Anglo-French, Old French primat “dignitary, religious leader, archbishop,” from Late Latin prīmāt- (stem of prīmās), noun use of Latin prīmās “of first rank, principal, chief,” derivative of prīmus “first”; (def. 2) taken as singular of New Latin Primātēs, name of the taxonomic order; -ate as if from the suffix -ate ; see origin at prime,Primates, -ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM primate

pri·ma·tal, adjective, nounpri·ma·tial

[prahy-mey-shuhl], /praɪˈmeɪ ʃəl/, pri·mat·i·cal

[prahy-mat-i-kuhl], /praɪˈmæt ɪ kəl/, adjective

Words nearby primate

primary union, primary verb, primary wall, primary wave, primary xylem, primate, Primate of All England, Primate of England, Primates, primateship, primatology

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for primate

Genetic studies of living primates have suggested that gibbon ancestors emerged by at least 20 million years ago in Africa.
A stray molar is the oldest known fossil from an ancient gibbon|Bruce Bower|September 8, 2020|Science News
Most reporters, myself included, were expecting non-human primates.
Neuralink’s Wildly Anticipated New Brain Implant: the Hype vs. the Science|Shelly Fan|September 1, 2020|Singularity Hub
Our family, the hominids, included other primates that walked the Earth on two legs.
Let’s learn about early humans|Bethany Brookshire|August 19, 2020|Science News For Students
So to understand why men are taller than women, we may need to understand why we experience puberty when we do and what drives differences in estrogen use between primates.
Males Are the Taller Sex. Estrogen, Not Fights for Mates, May Be Why.|Christie Wilcox|June 8, 2020|Quanta Magazine

At the time, no one knew that someone’s sneeze can infect local primates with colds and other viral diseases.
How to find the next pandemic virus before it finds us|Lindsey Konkel|April 30, 2020|Science News For Students
Believed to be around 16 years old at the time, the primate had endured a life in the entertainment business.
This Man Was Shocked When His Chimpanzee Sued Him|Jacqui Goddard|December 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But first a word on human lice, a noble symbiote who has been working the primate circuit for millions of years.
Ding Dong, You Have Lice|Kent Sepkowitz|October 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The New York-born girl may be have grown up near the state's capital, but she found her primate type in college.
The Real Jersey Dictionary|Jaimie Etkin|August 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Furthermore, the primate system permits the best in-depth platform for comparative studies.
Does Research Really Need Human Embryos and Cloning?|Dr. Maureen L. Condic|April 16, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The marriage was solemnized by a Romish bishop, as well as by the Irish primate.
Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846|Various
The King doubtless made him primate of the English hierarchy in order that he might combine both offices.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V|John Lord
The Primate writes to me as if I were a temporal baron—a man under command, having soldiers under him!
The Monastery|Sir Walter Scott
They usurped the "firstlings of flocks," and got into trouble with the Primate in consequence.
Stories about Famous Precious Stones|Mrs Goddard Orpen
The task was a repulsive one for the Primate, whose act alone had made the marriage possible; but Cranmer was—Cranmer.
The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History|Martin Hume

British Dictionary definitions for primate (1 of 2)

primate¹

/ (ˈpraɪmeɪt) /

noun

any placental mammal of the order Primates, typically having flexible hands and feet with opposable first digits, good eyesight, and, in the higher apes, a highly developed brain: includes lemurs, lorises, monkeys, apes, and man

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the order Primates

Derived forms of primate

primatial (praɪˈmeɪʃəl), adjective

Word Origin for primate

C18: from New Latin primates, plural of prīmās principal, from prīmus first

British Dictionary definitions for primate (2 of 2)

primate²

/ (ˈpraɪmeɪt) /

noun

another name for archbishop

Primate of all England the Archbishop of Canterbury

Primate of England the Archbishop of York

Word Origin for primate

C13: from Old French, from Latin prīmās principal, from prīmus first

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for primate

primate

[ prī′māt′ ]

n.

A mammal of the order Primates, which includes the anthropoids and prosimians, characterized by refined development of the hands and feet, a shortened snout, and a large brain.

Other words from primate

pri•ma′tial (-mā′shəl) adj.

Scientific definitions for primate

primate

[ prī′māt′ ]

Any of various mammals of the order Primates, having a highly developed brain, eyes facing forward, a shortened nose and muzzle, and opposable thumbs. Primates usually live in groups with complex social systems, and their high intelligence allows them to adapt their behavior successfully to different environments. Lemurs, monkeys, apes, and humans are primates.

单词	primate
释义	primate [ prahy-meyt or, especially for 1, prahy-mit ] / ˈpraɪ meɪt or, especially for 1, ˈpraɪ mɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR primate ON THESAURUS.COM noun Ecclesiastical. an archbishop or bishop ranking first among the bishops of a province or country. Anthropology, Zoology. any of various worldwide omnivorous mammals of the order Primates, comprising, by modern classification, two suborders, the strepsirrhines (lemurs, lorises, and their allies) and the haplorhines (tarsiers, New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, and apes, including humans), especially distinguished by the use of hands, varied locomotion, and complex behavior involving a high level of social interaction and cultural adaptability: many primates are strictly arboreal, but even among the numerous terrestrial species, some arboreal behavior is common. Archaic. a chief or leader. Origin of primate First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English, Anglo-French, Old French primat “dignitary, religious leader, archbishop,” from Late Latin prīmāt- (stem of prīmās), noun use of Latin prīmās “of first rank, principal, chief,” derivative of prīmus “first”; (def. 2) taken as singular of New Latin Primātēs, name of the taxonomic order; -ate as if from the suffix -ate ; see origin at prime,Primates, -ate¹ OTHER WORDS FROM primate pri·ma·tal, adjective, nounpri·ma·tial [prahy-mey-shuhl], /praɪˈmeɪ ʃəl/, pri·mat·i·cal [prahy-mat-i-kuhl], /praɪˈmæt ɪ kəl/, adjective Words nearby primate primary union, primary verb, primary wall, primary wave, primary xylem, primate, Primate of All England, Primate of England, Primates, primateship, primatology Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for primate Genetic studies of living primates have suggested that gibbon ancestors emerged by at least 20 million years ago in Africa. A stray molar is the oldest known fossil from an ancient gibbon\|Bruce Bower\|September 8, 2020\|Science News Most reporters, myself included, were expecting non-human primates. Neuralink’s Wildly Anticipated New Brain Implant: the Hype vs. the Science\|Shelly Fan\|September 1, 2020\|Singularity Hub Our family, the hominids, included other primates that walked the Earth on two legs. Let’s learn about early humans\|Bethany Brookshire\|August 19, 2020\|Science News For Students So to understand why men are taller than women, we may need to understand why we experience puberty when we do and what drives differences in estrogen use between primates. Males Are the Taller Sex. Estrogen, Not Fights for Mates, May Be Why.\|Christie Wilcox\|June 8, 2020\|Quanta Magazine At the time, no one knew that someone’s sneeze can infect local primates with colds and other viral diseases. How to find the next pandemic virus before it finds us\|Lindsey Konkel\|April 30, 2020\|Science News For Students Believed to be around 16 years old at the time, the primate had endured a life in the entertainment business. This Man Was Shocked When His Chimpanzee Sued Him\|Jacqui Goddard\|December 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But first a word on human lice, a noble symbiote who has been working the primate circuit for millions of years. Ding Dong, You Have Lice\|Kent Sepkowitz\|October 31, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The New York-born girl may be have grown up near the state's capital, but she found her primate type in college. The Real Jersey Dictionary\|Jaimie Etkin\|August 2, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Furthermore, the primate system permits the best in-depth platform for comparative studies. Does Research Really Need Human Embryos and Cloning?\|Dr. Maureen L. Condic\|April 16, 2009\|DAILY BEAST The marriage was solemnized by a Romish bishop, as well as by the Irish primate. Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846\|Various The King doubtless made him primate of the English hierarchy in order that he might combine both offices. Beacon Lights of History, Volume V\|John Lord The Primate writes to me as if I were a temporal baron—a man under command, having soldiers under him! The Monastery\|Sir Walter Scott They usurped the "firstlings of flocks," and got into trouble with the Primate in consequence. Stories about Famous Precious Stones\|Mrs Goddard Orpen The task was a repulsive one for the Primate, whose act alone had made the marriage possible; but Cranmer was—Cranmer. The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History\|Martin Hume British Dictionary definitions for primate (1 of 2) primate¹ / (ˈpraɪmeɪt) / noun any placental mammal of the order Primates, typically having flexible hands and feet with opposable first digits, good eyesight, and, in the higher apes, a highly developed brain: includes lemurs, lorises, monkeys, apes, and man adjective of, relating to, or belonging to the order Primates Derived forms of primate primatial (praɪˈmeɪʃəl), adjective Word Origin for primate C18: from New Latin primates, plural of prīmās principal, from prīmus first British Dictionary definitions for primate (2 of 2) primate² / (ˈpraɪmeɪt) / noun another name for archbishop Primate of all England the Archbishop of Canterbury Primate of England the Archbishop of York Word Origin for primate C13: from Old French, from Latin prīmās principal, from prīmus first Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to primate hominoid, monkey, human, man, anthropoid, ape, orangutan, gibbon, chimpanzee, gorilla, metropolitan, patriarch, priest, cardinal, bishop, suffragan, archpriest, mammal, baboon, lemur Medical definitions for primate primate [ prī′māt′ ] n. A mammal of the order Primates, which includes the anthropoids and prosimians, characterized by refined development of the hands and feet, a shortened snout, and a large brain. Other words from primate pri•ma′tial (-mā′shəl) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for primate primate [ prī′māt′ ] Any of various mammals of the order Primates, having a highly developed brain, eyes facing forward, a shortened nose and muzzle, and opposable thumbs. Primates usually live in groups with complex social systems, and their high intelligence allows them to adapt their behavior successfully to different environments. Lemurs, monkeys, apes, and humans are primates. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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primate

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