primaat

Definitions of primaat
  1. noun
    someone with the power to settle matters at will
    synonyms: arbiter, oppergezag, opperheerschappij
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    type of:
    connaisseur, deskundige, deskundoloog, expert, kenner, routinier, specialist
    a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  2. noun
    a senior clergyman and dignitary
    synonyms: aartspriester, hogepriester, kerkvoogd, kerkvorst, opperpriester, prelaat
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    type of:
    pastoor, pastor, pr., priester, priesteres, zielzorger, zwartrok
    a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
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