primus

Meanings

• adjective

  first in order, rank, or time

  - "The primus minister is the head of government."
  - "The primus mover is a concept in philosophy."
  - "He was the primus among his peers in academic performance."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with primus
crimes , climes , chimes

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Variants

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primus , primuses , primi inter pares , primi inter pareses , primus inter pares

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Etymology

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From Latin primus, meaning 'first'.

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Trivia

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1. In the Roman Catholic Church, the primus peregrinus (first pilgrim) is a title given to the pope when he travels outside of Vatican City.

2. The term 'primus inter pares' (first among equals) refers to a leader who is considered the senior member of a group but does not have absolute authority.

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Related Concepts

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1. prima donna: A female performer who is considered difficult or demanding, especially one who insists on special privileges and attention.

2. primacy: The state or quality of being first or superior in importance, influence, or power.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'primus' has been used metaphorically to describe leaders, pioneers, or those who are first in their field. In music, a 'primo' is the first voice or part in a choral or instrumental setting.

How to Memorize "primus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the number one to remember the meaning of 'primus'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'primus' with the idea of being first or leading.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'primus' starts with the letter 'P' and sounds like 'first'.

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