primus

prɪməs

Definitions

1. noun

the first or earliest in a series, order, or time; also, a person who brews coffee or beer using a manual brewing method

“The primus among the three candidates won the election with the highest number of votes.”

2. adjective

first or earliest

“The primus draft of the manuscript was rewritten several times before publication.”

Synonyms

  • earliest
  • first
  • initial

Antonyms

  • final
  • last