Definition

The position or rank of a primate, which is a high-ranking church official or leader.

Example

The archbishop held the primateship in the church, overseeing all other bishops.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new primateship in the church?

Yeah, I was surprised they decided to appoint someone new.

I wonder what responsibilities come with that primateship.

Probably a lot of decisions to make and meetings to attend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Primateship is formed from "primate" (from Latin "primat-, primus", meaning first or chief) and "-ship" (meaning the state or condition of). The word refers to the state of being a primate or the condition of being first or chief among a group.

Memory Tip

Think of 'primate' meaning 'first' or 'chief' and '-ship' indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'primateship' refers to the condition of being a leading or chief primate.

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