primus

/ˈpraɪməs/
noun
  1. The first in rank, importance, or position; the best or most notable person or thing.
    • He was considered the primus of his class in mathematics.
    • In the competition, she was the primus among the finalists.
    • The team's primus player scored the winning goal.
adjective
  1. First in order, time, or importance; primary.
    • Her primus concern was the safety of her children.
    • The primus reason for the delay was bad weather.
    • The primus goal of the project is to reduce waste.
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