Words built from the Latin root Primus?

The Latin root "primus" means "first." Words built from it often relate to being first, primary, or of the highest rank. Here are some examples:

* Primary: Directly from "primus."

* Primate: The first or highest in rank (e.g., primate in the church hierarchy, or a primate in the animal kingdom).

* Prime: First in importance, excellence, or quality; also a prime number in mathematics.

* Primogeniture: The right of the eldest child (typically son) to inherit property.

* Premier: First in rank, importance, or position.

* Primigenial: Original; belonging to the beginning; primitive.

* Primitive: Original, early, or simple in form; existing in or at an early stage of development.

Note that some words derived from "primus" may not be immediately obvious due to changes in spelling and pronunciation over time.