Primus (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A portable paraffin cooking stove; used by campers.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Primus Stove

Hypernyms

• Cooking Stove
• Stove
• Kitchen Range
• Range

Meaning ²

The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of Scotland.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church played a key role in the negotiations with the Church of England.
• The Primus was the chief bishop of the Scottish Episcopal Church and held significant authority.
• In the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Primus was responsible for guiding the church's doctrine and practice.
• The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church was a respected figure in the wider Anglican Communion.
• The role of the Primus was to provide spiritual leadership and guidance to the clergy and laity of the Scottish Episcopal Church.