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prima inter pares
[ pree-mah in-ter-pah-res; English prahy-muh-in-ter pair-eez, pree-muh ]
/ ˈpri mɑ ˈɪn tɛr ˈpɑ rɛs; English ˈpraɪ mə ˈɪn tər ˈpɛər iz, ˈpri mə /
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noun, plural pri·mae in·ter pa·res [pree-mee in-ter pah-res; English prahy-mey in-ter pair-eez, pree‐] /ˈpri mi ˈɪn tər ˈpɑ rɛs; English ˈpraɪ meɪ ˈɪn tər ˈpɛər iz, ˈpri‐/ Latin.
(of a female) first among equals.
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How to use prima inter pares in a sentence
The Dart stands out as prima inter pares at least, because it adds tidal distinctions to its other charms.
The Rivers and Streams of England|A.G. BradleyAs a matter of fact, in the little town of Haddington she was simply prima inter pares.
The sun-goddess is the principal deity but remains simply prima inter pares.
Hinduism and Buddhism, Vol I. (of 3)|Charles Eliot