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primate Synonyms

Another word for primate

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• noun (Context 1)

A mammal belonging to the order Primates, which includes lemurs, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities, binocular vision, and grasping hands.

Usage Example

"Jane Goodall's groundbreaking research significantly expanded our understanding of simian behavior in the wild."

Strong
simian
Weak
hominid

• noun (Context 2)

An archbishop or bishop ranking first among the bishops of a specific province or national church.

Usage Example

"The Archbishop of Canterbury serves as the archbishop of the Church of England."

Strongest
archbishop
Strong
metropolitan
prelate

• Nearby Words

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prickleback
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primate
primogenitrix
primrose
primula

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Primate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/primate
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