"superprimate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: superprimates [plural]
Etymology: super + primate Etymology templates: {{compound|en|super|primate}} super + primate Head templates: {{en-noun}} superprimate (plural superprimates)
  1. A primate that is markedly superior in some way to other primates. Synonyms: super-primate
    Sense id: en-superprimate-en-noun-5noIKX7i Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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