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primus

primus

9.9
The main bishop who leads the Episcopal Church in Scotland
  • noun
  • UK
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  • The role of the primus is unique within the Anglican communion.

Examples

  • The new primus was elected after a lengthy deliberation among the bishops.

  • The primus leads the service.

  • As primus, she presided over major meetings of the church in Scotland.

  • Did the primus attend the annual conference this year?

  • The new primus of the church will be elected next week during the annual meeting.

  • As the primus, she presides over all the diocesan meetings and events.

  • The role of the primus is to provide spiritual leadership to the congregation.

Compounds

Primus stove
  • UK
7.7

A small portable stove that uses kerosene for cooking when camping

Surface Forms

primus singular
primuses plural

Etymology

Primus comes from the Latin word primus, meaning 'first'. In the Scottish Episcopal Church the Primus is the bishop who is 'first' among the bishops and leads major meetings, which is why the title fits the modern role.