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primacy in German

primacy in German is Primat, Primas — primacy means the state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank.

primacy in German

Primat
noun
The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc.
Primas
noun
(religion) The office, rank, or character of a primate, it being the chief ecclesiastical station or dignity in a national church.

What does "primacy" mean?

  1. noun The state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank.
    "establish the primacy of something"
  2. noun The quality of being the best or most powerful.
  3. noun The position or rank held by a primate, a senior bishop in a church.
  4. noun The position held by an archbishop.
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primacy in a sentence

  • establish the primacy of something
  • The court affirmed the primacy of federal law.

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What is "primacy" in German?
"primacy" in German is Primat, Primas. primacy means: The state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank.
Are there other ways to say "primacy" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "primacy": Primat, Primas.
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