noun
primus
PREYE-muhs
Primus (noun) means a leading bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church who presides over meetings of bishops. Example: “The primus opened the synod with a blessing.”
noun
1
A leading bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church who presides over meetings of bishops.
"The primus opened the synod with a blessing."
2
(trademark, often lowercase) A brand of portable camping stove.
"They boiled water on a primus stove at the campsite."
How to use primus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly known today as the brand name for a small portable camp stove; historically also a church title meaning roughly "first among bishops."
Common pairings
primus stove
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Etymology
From Latin prīmus, "the first," related to prior.
Rhymes for primus
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What does “primus” mean?
The word “primus” means a leading bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church who presides over meetings of bishops. In plain terms, most commonly known today as the brand name for a small portable camp stove; historically also a church title meaning roughly "first among bishops.".
How do you pronounce “primus”?
“Primus” is pronounced PREYE-muhs (/ˈpɹaɪməs/ in IPA).
How do you use “primus” in a sentence?
Here is “primus” used in a sentence: “The primus opened the synod with a blessing.”
What part of speech is “primus”?
“Primus” is a noun.
Where does the word “primus” come from?
The word “primus” comes from Latin. From Latin prīmus, "the first," related to prior.
How many meanings does “primus” have?
“Primus” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a leading bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church who presides over meetings of bishops.
