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a mammal of the order Primates, which includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians
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The primate species includes monkeys, apes, and humans.
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I read an interesting article about primate behavior in National Geographic.
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That guy at the gym is a real primate, always grunting and throwing weights around.
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In the corporate world, the CEO is often seen as the primate of the company, making all the decisions.