Primary Group

A primary group may refer to:

  • In mathematics, a special kind of group:
    • a p-primary group, also called simply p-group; or
    • a primary cyclic group, which is a p-primary, cyclic group.
  • In sociology, a primary group as opposed to secondary group.

Famous quotes containing the words primary and/or group:

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