primaryissue
nounUK /ˈpraɪ.mə.ri ˈɪʃ.uː/
US /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i ˈɪʃ.uː/
The most important problem that needs to be fixed first.
The primary issue at the school is that the playground is broken.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first topic on a list to talk about.
The primary issue on the agenda was the new library.
3. The main reason something is not working.
The mechanic said the primary issue with the car was a flat tire.
4. The most important thing people are arguing about.
In the debate, the primary issue was how to spend the money.