primate /ˈpraɪˌmeɪt/ noun plural primates
plural primates
Learner's definition of PRIMATE
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1
: any member of the group of animals that includes human beings, apes, and monkeys灵长目动物
2
formal or Primate : the highest ranking priest in a particular country or area in some Christian churches (such as the Church of England)（一些基督教会在特定国家或地区的）大主教，首席主教