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primacy in Irish

primacy in Irish is príomhacht, príomhaíocht — primacy means the state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank.

primacy in Irish

príomhacht
noun
The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc.
príomhaíocht
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 Irish?
"primacy" in Irish is príomhacht, príomhaíocht. primacy means: The state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank.
Are there other ways to say "primacy" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "primacy": príomhacht, príomhaíocht.
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