premier

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
  2. noun the person who is head of state (in several countries)
  3. verb be performed for the first time

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French premier (adjective), from Latin prīmārius. Doublet of primary.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Prime Minister, PM

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