premier.
Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.
Meaning & usage
Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.
Most ancient; first to hold a specified status.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French premier (adjective), from Latin prīmārius. Doublet of primary.
The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. The prime minister.
The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. The leader of a state or provincial government and cabinet.
The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.
The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship.
The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football).
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French premier (adjective), from Latin prīmārius. Doublet of primary.
To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.
The composer invited all his friends when they premiered the movie he orchestrated, we got to see it before anyone but the crew.
To govern in the role of premier.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Middle French premier (adjective), from Latin prīmārius. Doublet of primary.
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