premier

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Pronunciation
/ˈpɹemjə/
/ˈpɹimjɚ/
/ˈpɹɛ.mi.ə/
/pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.

2 Definition

(non-Westminster) The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.

3 Definition

The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship.

4 Definition

(sporting) The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football).

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.

Example Sentences
  • The composer invited all his friends when they premiered the movie he orchestrated, we got to see it before anyone but the crew.
2 Definition

To govern in the role of premier.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.

2 Definition

Most ancient.