primus inter pares

phrase

LanguageIndonesian (Indonesia)

Meaning

first among equals
A phrase used to describe the most senior person in a group who otherwise has the same status as the others.

Examples

Pemimpin itu dianggap primus inter pares di antara rekan-rekannya.

The leader is considered first among equals among his colleagues.

Part of speechphrase

Usage noteA Latin phrase frequently used in formal or academic Indonesian.

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