B2adjectiveeducationhealth
US/ˈpraɪ.mer.i/
UK/ˈpraɪ.mər.i/
most important or main; also relating to the first years of school, for children aged about 5 to 11
In context
Our primary goal this year is to keep our existing customers happy.
My daughter starts primary school in September and she's very excited.
Motorbikes are the primary source of air pollution in the city.
Words that go with primary
adjective + noun
- primary schoola school for children from about five to elevenMy daughter starts primary school next September.
- primary sourcethe main place something comes fromFish is their primary source of protein.
- primary concernthe thing someone worries about mostSafety is our primary concern when we plan trips.
- primary goalthe most important aimOur primary goal this year is to reduce costs.
- primary carebasic health care from a family doctorMost patients first see a doctor in primary care.