primus inter pares
phrase | /primus inter pares/
first among equals; one who is formally equal but accorded unofficial precedence
Literal meaning:
"first among equals"
primus inter pares
phrase | /primus inter pares/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinHARDfirst among equals; one who is formally equal but accorded unofficial precedence
Literal meaning:
"first among equals"
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Examples
"The chair acted as primus inter pares among the committee members."
"Although primus inter pares, she often guided group decisions."
Mnemonic Trick
Primus = first, inter pares = among peers → leading equal
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