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Definition

noun: an election in which members of the same political party run against each other for the chance to be in a larger and more important election
noun: something that stands first in rank, importance, or value
adjective: most important
adjective: first in order of time or development
usually used in plural
synonyms: fundamental

Examples

The book is based mainly on 'primary' sources rather than secondary sources.
a new 'primary school' [=('US') 'elementary school', ('US') 'grade school']
The 'primary' function of our schools is to educate our young people.

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Movie quotes

(..) You said you'd marry me. And I meant it. When I was a bastard named Snow. What I want is no longer the primary consideration. I'm furthering a dynasty. Do you think she's pretty? Of course I do. I'm not blind. (..)
2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Kill the Boy Season: 5 Episode 5