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primate

[prahy-meyt, prahy-mit] / ˈpraɪ meɪt, ˈpraɪ mɪt /




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An average primate also has a much tougher time than an average bird adapting to cities, the most complex environments on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

In fact, Mr. Lefebvre notes many striking similarities between avian and primate intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Around 90% of people across cultures prefer using their right hand, a level of dominance not seen in any other primate species.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

The reason goes back millions of years—to our primate ancestors.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

The total weight came to around fifty pounds of Biohazard Level 4 liquefying primate.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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