noun
primacy
Primacy (noun) means the state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank.
noun
1
The state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank.
"establish the primacy of something"
"The court affirmed the primacy of federal law."
"acknowledge the primacy of something"
2
The quality of being the best or most powerful.
3
The position or rank held by a primate, a senior bishop in a church.
4
The position held by an archbishop.
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Etymology
From Old French primacie, from Medieval Latin primatia (“office of a church primate”), from Latin primas plus a suffix corresponding to -acy. By surface analysis, prime + -acy.
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What is the meaning of primacy?
"primacy" (noun) means the state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank.
What is another word for primacy?
Other words for "primacy" include preeminence.
What are the different meanings of primacy?
"primacy" has 3 main meanings: 1. The state of being first or most important, whether in time, place, or rank; 2. The quality of being the best or most powerful; 3. The position or rank held by a primate, a senior bishop in a church.
