primata — meaning in English

English meaning

• ape noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
• primate noun A mammal belonging to the group that includes apes, monkeys, humans, and lemurs.

Senses

primata is used for these senses in English:

• ape (derogatory) An uncivilized person.
• primate (zoology) A mammal of the order Primates, including apes (which include humans), monkeys, lemurs, tarsiers, lorisids, and galagos.

ape — full definition

1. noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
2. verb To copy or imitate someone or something, often badly.

primate — full definition

1. noun A mammal belonging to the group that includes apes, monkeys, humans, and lemurs.
2. noun A high-ranking archbishop or bishop in certain Christian churches.

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