PRIMATE Meaning of PRIMATE in English I primate 'archbishop' BrE AmE ˈpraɪm ət -ɪt, -eɪt ▷ primate|s s▷ primate|ship/s ʃɪp/s II primate 'higher mammal' BrE AmE ˈpraɪm eɪt▷ primates ˈpraɪm eɪts praɪ ˈmeɪt iːz Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary. Английский словарь произношений Longman. 2012