primacy

pri·ma·cy

noun \ˈprī-mə-sē\

Definition of PRIMACY

1

: the state of being first (as in importance, order, or rank) : preeminence <the primacy of intellectual and esthetic over materialistic values — T. R. McConnell>

2

: the office, rank, or preeminence of an ecclesiastical primate

Examples of PRIMACY

1. Civil law took primacy over religious law.
2. She has established primacy in her field of study.

First Known Use of PRIMACY

14th century

Related to PRIMACY

Synonyms: distinction, dominance, noteworthiness, paramountcy, preeminence, preponderance, preponderancy, prepotency, prestigiousness, eminence, superiority, supremacy, transcendence

Related Words: celebrity, fame, famousness, glory, honor, kudos, renown, reputation, repute; megastardom, stardom, superstardom; greatness, illustriousness, nobleness, notableness; ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), authority, domination, dominion; influence, power, prestige, weight; infamy, notoriety

Near Antonyms: insignificance; inferiority, mediocrity; obscureness, obscurity

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