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a high-ranking bishop in the Roman Catholic Church, usually the head of an ecclesiastical province or a large diocese
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The abbot's primate oversees the religious affairs of the monastery.
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The abbot's right-hand man is the primate who helps with the monastery's religious matters.
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The abbot's top dog is the primate who takes care of all the religious stuff.
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The abbot's primate is like the CEO of the monastery, making sure everything runs smoothly.