primate

• Nom désignant soit un dignitaire ecclésiastique de haut rang, notamment un archevêque ou un évêque primat, soit un mammifère placentaire de l'ordre des primates, caractérisé par une bonne vision et des membres 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.

   Primat (ecclésiastique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesarchbishopmetropolitanprelate

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.

   Primates (mammifères)

   • 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.