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Primat
/pʁiˈmaːt/
primacy, precedence, priority
Der Primat der Menschenrechte ist in der Verfassung verankert.
The primacy of human rights is enshrined in the constitution.
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.
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.
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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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
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