primate
🇺🇸
/ˈpraɪmeɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈpraɪmeɪt/
noun
R
a type of mammal that includes humans, apes, and monkeys
The scientist is studying the behavior of primates in the jungle.
R
a high-ranking church official, such as an archbishop
The primate of the church gave a speech at the conference.
translation
a type of mammal that includes humans, apes, and monkeys; a high-ranking church official, such as an archbishop
Word Forms
Plural
primates