pri·mate 
/ˈpraɪˌmeɪt/ noun
plural pri·mates /ˈpraɪˌmeɪt/ noun [count] 1 : any member of the group of animals that includes human beings, apes, and monkeys 2 or Primate formal : the highest ranking priest in a particular country or area in some Christian churches (such as the Church of England)
▪ the Primate of England and Wales
▪ the Primate of England and Wales
