primate

• Sustantivo que designa a un alto dignatario eclesiástico o prelado, o a cualquier mamífero placentario del orden de los primates, caracterizado por buena visión y manos y pies flexibles.

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.

   Primado eclesiástico

   • 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.

   Sinónimosarchbishopmetropolitanprelate

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.

   primate (mamífero)

   • 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.