Primate (noun)

1. A mammal of the order Primates, which includes lemurs, lorises, tarsiers, monkeys, apes, and humans.
2. A senior member of the clergy, especially an archbishop or bishop.

Origin:

The word primate comes from the latin word primas, meaning "first rank" and it has been in use since the 18th century.

Examples:

1. The study of primate behavior has helped to understand human evolution.
2. The primate species include monkeys, apes, and humans.
3. The primate of the diocese is the bishop.
4. The primate of the church is the archbishop.
5. The primates are the most intelligent of the mammals.