prima inter pares

[ pree-mah in-ter pah-res; English prahy-muh in-ter pair-eez, pree-muh ]

noun

, Latin.

, plural pri·mae in·ter pa·res [pree, -mee , in, -ter , pah, -res, prahy, -mey , in, -ter , pair, -eez, pree, ‐]

1. (of a female) first among equals.

Example Sentences

The Dart stands out as prima inter pares at least, because it adds tidal distinctions to its other charms.

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As a matter of fact, in the little town of Haddington she was simply prima inter pares.

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The sun-goddess is the principal deity but remains simply prima inter pares.

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