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Definition primary in American English

primary adjective

adjective
/ˈpraɪm(ə)ri/
1

most important

Example

Dealing with crime is our primary concern.

Example

The primary objective is to ensure improvements in animal welfare.

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2

coming or happening before other things

Example

primary sources of information

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2.1

in the first stage of development

Example

a primary tumor

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the primary visual cortex

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3

relating to the education of children between the ages of about five and eleven

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a primary teacher

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primary education

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Definition primary in American English