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primate2

Pronunciation: /ˈprʌɪmeɪt/

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Definition of primate

noun

Zoology

a mammal of an order that includes the lemurs, bushbabies, tarsiers, marmosets, monkeys, apes, and humans. They are distinguished by having hands, hand-like feet, and forward-facing eyes, and are typically agile tree-dwellers.
- Order Primates: several families