primates

The first Linnean order of Mammalia, composed of the four genera Homo, Simia, Lemur, and Vespertilio, or man, monkeys, lemurs, and bats.

Now, the first or highest order of Mammalia, including man, monkeys, and lemurs.

The highest order of mammals. It includes man, together with the apes and monkeys. Cf. pitheci.

Plural form of primate.

an animal order including lemurs and tarsiers and monkeys and apes and human beings