Primat

/pʁiˈmaːt/
nounIntermediate
formal

The state of being first in importance, rank, or precedence.

In der Politik hat der Primat der Diplomatie oft Vorrang vor militärischen Lösungen.

In politics, the primacy of diplomacy often takes precedence over military solutions.

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Often used in political, legal, or philosophical contexts to denote supremacy or precedence.

technical

In biology, the taxonomic order of primates, including humans, apes, and monkeys.

Der Primat umfasst über 200 Arten, darunter auch den Menschen.

The order of primates includes over 200 species, including humans.

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In this context, 'Primat' refers to the biological classification of primates.

Collocations

Primat der Diplomatieprimacy of diplomacyPrimat der Menschenrechteprimacy of human rights

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Related Phrases

Primat der Vernunftphrase
primacy of reason

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The meaning of 'Primat' depends heavily on context—biological or abstract.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'Primat' as it is a German noun.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'primas' (first in rank), reflecting its use in both biological and abstract contexts.

📝Usage Notes

In German, 'Primat' is always capitalized as it is a noun. It can refer to abstract precedence or the biological order of primates.

Word Breakdown

prim-
first
root
+
-at
status or condition
suffix
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