Definition of primate

primatenoun

linh trưởng

/ˈpraɪmeɪt//ˈpraɪmeɪt/

The word "primate" comes from the Latin word "primus," meaning "first" or "chief." In biology, the term "primate" was coined in the 16th century to refer to the order of mammals that includes lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, and apes. The name was given because these animals were considered to be the most advanced and intelligent mammals, with a closer relationship to humans. The term was first used by the French naturalist Pierre Belon in 1553 in his book "Les Observations de plusieurs singularités". Over time, the definition of primate has been refined to include a specific set of structural and behavioral characteristics, such as a dry, flexible nose and a relatively advanced brain-to-body mass ratio. Today, the primate order includes over 500 species, and is a diverse and fascinating group of mammals.

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any animal that belongs to the group of mammals that includes humans, apes and monkeys

bất kỳ động vật nào thuộc nhóm động vật có vú bao gồm con người, vượn và khỉ

an archbishop (= a priest of very high rank in the Christian Church)

một tổng giám mục (= một linh mục có cấp bậc rất cao trong Giáo hội Thiên chúa giáo)

Example:
  • the Primate of all England (= the Archbishop of Canterbury)

    linh trưởng của toàn nước Anh (= Tổng giám mục Canterbury)

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