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primates

/ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

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noun

primate/ˈpraɪ.meɪt/B2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее старшего священнослужителя или сановника, или любое плацентарное млекопитающее отряда приматов, характеризующееся хорошим зрением и гибкими руками и ногами.

A noun referring to a senior clergyman or dignitary, or any placental mammal of the order Primates, characterized by good eyesight and flexible hands and feet.

  1. Senior clergymanC1formal

    A high-ranking bishop or archbishop who holds a position of authority within a church hierarchy.

    ruПримас

    • The primate of England presided over the ceremony.
    • The archbishop serves as the primate of the national church.
    • The primate delivered a sermon on unity and peace.

    Synonymsarchbishopmetropolitanprelate

  2. Mammal of the order PrimatesB2formal

    Any placental mammal belonging to the order Primates, characterized by good eyesight, flexible hands and feet, and a relatively large brain.

    ruПримат

    • Humans, apes, and monkeys are all primates.
    • The zoo has a new exhibit featuring several primates.
    • Primates are known for their social behavior and intelligence.
Forms
  • primates plural form
  • primates' possessive plural form
  • primate's possessive singular form

noun

/ˈpraɪ.meɪ.tiːz/B2formalscientific
  • ruОтряд млекопитающих, включающий лемуров, долгопятов, обезьян, человекообразных обезьян и человека, характеризующийся направленными вперёд глазами, хватательными руками и сложным социальным поведением.

An order of mammals that includes lemurs, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and human beings, characterized by forward-facing eyes, grasping hands, and complex social behavior.

proper noun

  1. Biological orderB2formalscientific

    An order of mammals that includes lemurs, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans, characterized by forward-facing eyes, grasping hands, and complex brains.

    ruПриматы

    • Primates are known for their advanced cognitive abilities.
    • The study of primates helps us understand human evolution.
    • Many species of primates are endangered due to habitat loss.
Forms
  • primates' possessive singular form