myEtymology.com: Latin etymology of Primates

Etymology of the Latin word Primates

the New Latin word Primates

derived from the Latin word primates

derived from the Latin word primas (noble; of the highest rank; principle)

derived from the Latin word primus (chiefs, nobles; first, foremost, best)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *per

English primate, English primates, Italian primati

Word found in New Latin