primus
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9.8
- noun
- /ˈpraɪməs/
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primus
- The president is happy to allow Orthodoxy a position of primus inter pares, so long as its leaders continue to use that position to play a generally supportive role in society.
- primus inter pares
Examples
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As the primus of the organization, he played a crucial role in shaping its vision and direction.
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The house is clearly primus inter pares, as intended.
Blog text (4) -
However, like a chairman, a secretary was usually a primus inter pares, not a "big man."
Academic text (1996) -
I would argue, however, that the information technology industries that finally emerged were so different in terms of production, markets, and required skills from those envisioned by state leaders that the projects were not state-led, nor was the state primus inter pares.
Academic text (1997) -
In the meeting, the team unanimously recognized her as the primus in guiding their project towards success.
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During the conference, she was appointed the primus, leading discussions on reform in the committee.
Synonyms
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7.0
The most important person who controls a group or activity
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8.4
A person who is the most important leader in a group or organization
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7.5
A person who is in charge of a group and makes the main decisions
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7.7
The most important person in a group or organization
A person who leads a team and makes most decisions
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Primus comes from the Latin root prim-, meaning 'first', the same root you see in prime and primary. So a primus in a group is the 'first' or most important person who leads or makes final decisions.