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PRONUNCIATION OF PRIMUS INTER PARES

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WHAT DOES PRIMUS INTER PARES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Primus inter pares

Primus inter pares (Greek: Πρῶτος μεταξὺ ἴσων (protos metaxy ison), English: the first among equals or first among peers) is a Latin phrase describing the most senior person of a group sharing the same rank or office. When not used in reference to a specific title, it may indicate that the person so described is formally equal, but looked upon as an authority of special importance by their peers. However, in some cases it may also be used to indicate that while the person described appears to be an equal, that person actually is the group's unofficial or hidden leader, and thus the reference to this person being "equal" to the rest is intended to project mutual respect and camaraderie.

Definition of primus inter pares in the English dictionary

The definition of primus inter pares in the dictionary is first among equals.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PRIMUS INTER PARES


Benares
bɪˈnɑːrɪz
blindstories
ˈblaɪndˌstɔːrɪz
boundaries
ˈbaʊndərɪz
categories
ˈkætɪɡrɪz
clearstories
ˈklɪəˌstɔːrɪz
clerestories
ˈklɪəˌstɔːrɪz
diaries
ˈdaɪərɪz
dictionaries
ˈdɪkʃənərɪz
groceries
ˈɡrəʊsərɪz
lorries
ˈlɒrɪz
memories
ˈmemərɪz
morning-glories
ˈmɔːnɪŋˈɡlɔːrɪz
mysteries
ˈmɪstərɪz
outlawries
ˈaʊtˌlɔːrɪz
Pescadores
ˌpɛskəˈdɔːrɪz
queries
ˈkwɪərɪz
subsidiaries
səbˈsɪdɪərɪz
summaries
ˈsʌmərɪz
territories
ˈterətərɪz
varies
ˈveərɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PRIMUS INTER PARES

primogenitrix
primogeniture
primordia
primordial
primordialism
primordiality
primordially
primordium
primp
primrose
primrose path
primrose yellow
primrosy
primula
primulaceous
primuline
primum mobile
primus
Primus stove
primy

WORDS THAT END LIKE PRIMUS INTER PARES

A shares
Antares
Baleares
date squares
flares
founders´ shares
go shares
growth shares
housewares
least squares
Linares
nares
Olivares
ordinary shares
penny shares
preference shares
preferred ordinary shares
Soares
unawares
wares

Synonyms and antonyms of primus inter pares in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «primus inter pares» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PRIMUS INTER PARES

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The translations of primus inter pares from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «primus inter pares» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

PRIMUS间剥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

primus inter pares
570 millions of speakers

English

primus inter pares
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्राइमस इंटर pares
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بريموس المعدلة حسب الأسعار بين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

среди равных
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

primus inter pares
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রথম আন্তঃ পার্শ্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

primus inter pares
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Primus antara pasangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

primus inter pares
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プライマスの間には、ペアーズ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

프리머스 간 은 껍질을 벗긴다
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Primus inter pairs
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

primus inter pares
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதன்மையான இடைவெளிகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रामुख्याने पेरेस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Primus inter pares
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

primus inter pares
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

primus inter pares
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

серед рівних
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

primus inter pares
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

primus inter pares
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Primus inter pares
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

primus inter pares
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

primus inter pares
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of primus inter pares

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PRIMUS INTER PARES»

The term «primus inter pares» is normally little used and occupies the 109.349 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PRIMUS INTER PARES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about primus inter pares

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PRIMUS INTER PARES»

Discover the use of primus inter pares in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to primus inter pares and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Indonesia: Primus Inter Pares in ASEAN
Focusses On Some Aspects Of Indonesian Policy While Addressing The Combodian Problem As A Member Of Asean Of Which Indonesia Is A Founder Member. Indonesia Has Now Emerged As The Primus Inter Pares In Asean.
Munmun Majumdar, 2003
2
World Dictionary of Foreign Expressions: A Resource for ...
The first rule of the Hippocratic oath. primus inter pares or fem. prima inter pares n., pl. primi inter pares or fem. primae inter pares [L. primus first (1); inter among ( 2); pares equals (3): first among equals.] First in a group of equals. The head of ...
Gabriel Adeleye, Kofi Acquah-Dadzie, Thomas J. Sienkewicz, 1999
3
World Constitutions
Ramsay Muir is not prepared to accept the Prime Minister as primus inter pares, the first among equals. He is of the view that a person endowed with such a plenitude of powers as no other constitutional ruler in the world possesses, not even ...
Bhagwan Vishnoo, Rajani R Shirur, Bhushan Vidya, 1997
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Governing from the Centre: The Concentration of Power in ...
3 Few observers in Canada believe that the prime minister is still primus inter pares. The only time when the Canadian prime minister is still primus inter pares is when he chairs a First Ministers' Conference. Premiers are not his political ...
Donald J. Savoie, 1999
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The Politics Today Companion To the British Constitution
... in an attempt to restore some status to the occasion, Tony Blair changed it to one 30-minute question time on Wednesday. PRIMUS INTER PARES The Latin phrase primus inter pares quite simply means 'first among equals' and is used of  ...
Colin Pilkington, 1999
6
Chairman of the Board: A Practical Guide
If, after reading this text, chairmen are able to consider themselves a little better prepared for the task to which they have been elected, the undertaking will have been worthwhile. CHAPTER 1 Primus Inter Pares The Chairman's job .
Brian Lechem, 2003
7
The Petrine Ministry: Catholics and Orthodox in Dialogue : ...
... in coherent ecclesiastical practice, recognizes at all times the pope of Rome as primus inter pares in the pentarchy of the patriarchs. For this reason, it rightly grants him always due honor in all manifestations of ecclesial life. This is how the  ...
Walter Kasper, 2006
8
Decision: How the Supreme Court Decides Cases
PRIMUS INTER PARES -BUT PRIMUS Chief Justice Warren could, as seen, pressure the Judicial Conference to follow his views on federal court administration (though it did change its mind after he had retired). But even as strong a Chief ...
Bernard Schwartz, 1997
9
Olmec Archaeology and Early Mesoamerica
to other Formative complex societies, or at best the primus inter pares (first among equals) (Diehl and Coe 1995; Hammond 1989). In support of their position they point to the traditional ambiguity in the definition of Olmec as both an art style ...
Christopher Pool, 2007
10
A History of the Church: From Pentecost to the Present
... be known as "the col- legiality of bishops" — the authority of the church resides in the bishops collectively, and not in any of them in particular. The bishop of Rome was already coming to be known as primus inter pares — first among equals.
James B. North, Don Umphrey, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PRIMUS INTER PARES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term primus inter pares is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cambodia: A New South China Sea Mediator Between China and …
But mediation is a tall order even for more capable Southeast Asian states like Indonesia, despite its status as primus inter pares within ASEAN ... «The Diplomat, Jul 15»
2
Pangilinan: School-based Heritage Advocacies
It is undoubtedly the institution on Kapampangan heritage studies among other institutions, primus inter pares. Equally laudable are the efforts ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
3
Rugby player par excellence
It was Kavan Rambukwelle who aptly described Ashy as "Primus inter pares (first among equals) and that Ashy was that "Adonis" who left an ... «Ceylon Daily News, Jul 15»
4
Road Rage Rider Calmed Down with a Baseball Bat - Video
That's a perfect representation of the old Latin "primus inter pares" saying. This stands for being the "first among equals" and we're sure you've ... «autoevolution, Jul 15»
5
More relief for banks as Osborne reins in watchdog
Last week saw the dismissal from the Financial Conduct Authority of Martin Wheatley, primus inter pares among the UK's new model ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
6
Biz Buzz: Treasury shakeup at local unibank
“Ouch,” thought this bank's former “primus inter pares” treasurer. Clearly, a power shift had happened along with the change in bank presidents. «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
7
Sereno: Independence is my best achievement
When she became the Supreme Court's primus inter pares (first among equals), Sereno was only a member of the Court for two years despite ... «Rappler, Jul 15»
8
Children: Innocent victims of broken love
I don't understand why some step-mothers want to be seen as “Primus inter pares” at home when they were aware the man had children before ... «Graphic Online, Jul 15»
9
Asia's Strategic Landscape: Continuity and Change
... especially China, against the United States which will continue to be the primus inter pares power in the region for several more decades. «Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Jul 15»
10
Review: York Early Music Festival: The Clerks, The Quire, York …
Share article. Primus inter pares among several early 15th-century composers was John Dunstaple. His advanced attitude to harmony was the ... «The Press, York, Jul 15»

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