What is the definition of Primate? | Dictionary.net

PRIMATE

\pɹˈa͡ɪme͡ɪt], \pɹˈa‍ɪme‍ɪt], \p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_m_eɪ_t]\

Definitions of PRIMATE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Sort: Oldest first

a senior clergyman and dignitary

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

The chief ecclesiastic in a national church; one who presides over other bishops in a province; an archbishop.
One of the Primates.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

The highest church dignitary or official in a nation or province; archbishop.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

The first or highest dignitary in a church: an archbishop.
PRIMATESHIP.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

The prelate highest in rank in a nation or province.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

n. [French, Latin] The chief ecclesiastic in a church; an archbishop.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Word of the day

Elizabeth Sara Sheppard

An English novelist; born at Blackheath, 1830; died Brixton, March 13, 1862. She wrote noted "Charles Auchester"(1853), mystical art novel; "Counterparts, or the Cross of Love"(1854); "My First Season"(1855); "The Double Coronet"(1856); "Rumor", a musical and artistic novel(1858).

View More

Nearby Words