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Rarefirst among equals
The correct spelling is first among equals.
How to pronounce first among equals
noun
Say it like: Fir-st -amo-ng -ekw-als
The correct spelling is first among equals. A person or position that is formally equivalent to others in a group, but is superior in some attribute.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A person or position that is formally equivalent to others in a group, but is superior in some attribute.
- 2.(UK politics) In the British and other parliamentary systems, a term used to describe the relationship of the prime minister to the other members of the cabinet.
- 3.A term used to describe the relationship of the Bishop of Constantinople towards other Orthodox bishops.
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