Primate (religion)
:For the use of the word "primate" in biology, see primate.
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Primate (from the Latin Primus, "first") is a title or rank bestowed on some bishops in certain Christian churches. Depending on the particular tradition, it can denote either juristictional authority or ceremonial precedence.
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Latin - Bishop - Christian
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