primate Definition
- 1a mammal of an order that includes monkeys, apes, and humans
- 2a bishop who has precedence in a province, ranking above all the other bishops of the province
Using primate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "primate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
Example
The zoo has a variety of primates, including chimpanzees and baboons.
Example
The primate of the Anglican Church is the Archbishop of Canterbury.
primate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with primate
prosimian primates
a suborder of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, bushbabies, and aye-ayes
Example
Prosimian primates are found only in Madagascar and nearby islands.
a family of primates that includes orangutans, gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and humans
Example
Great apes are highly intelligent and have complex social structures.
a family of primates that includes marmosets, tamarins, capuchins, howlers, and spider monkeys
Example
New World monkeys are found only in Central and South America.
Origins of primate
from Latin 'primat-', from primus 'first'
Summary: primate in Brief
A 'primate' [ˈpraɪmeɪt] is a mammal belonging to the order that includes monkeys, apes, and humans. The term also refers to a bishop with precedence in a province. Examples include 'The zoo has a variety of primates, including chimpanzees and baboons.' and 'The primate of the Anglican Church is the Archbishop of Canterbury.'
