Meaning of the word primates in English

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primates

US /ˈpraɪ.meɪts/
UK /ˈpraɪ.meɪts/

Plural Noun

a mammal of the order Primates, which includes monkeys, apes, and humans

Example:
Chimpanzees and gorillas are examples of great primates.
The study focused on the social behavior of various non-human primates.
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