Primacy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɹaɪ.mə.si/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Primacy is a noun meaning The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc.
Meaning
The state or condition of being prime or first, as in time, place, rank, etc.
More Meanings
- (religion) The office, rank, or character of a primate, it being the chief ecclesiastical station or dignity in a national church.
- (religion) The office or dignity of an archbishop.
- (archaic) Excellence; supremacy.
Example Sentences
assert primacy
establish the primacy of something
acknowledge the primacy of something
The court affirmed the primacy of federal law.
Word Forms
- primacies
Synonyms for primacy
Depending on context, synonyms include preeminence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include primary, priority, precedence, prevalence, importance, paramount.
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