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Primate . ( Of the lat. )( premiums, - atis ). 1. adj. Zool. It said higher organization mammals, Plantigrade, with limbs finished on five toes equipped with nails, of which the thumb is opposable to others, at least in the thoracic members. U m. c. s. m. 2. m. distinguished, hero character. U m. in pl.