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premier

The correct spelling is premier.

How to pronounce premier

/ˈpɹemjə/
noun

IPA: /ˈpɹemjə/

Say it like: Pre-mee-r

The correct spelling is premier. (Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. For example: "The composer invited all his friends when they premiered the movie he orchestrated, we got to see it before anyone but the crew."

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.
  2. 2.(non-Westminster) The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.
  3. 3.The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship.
  4. 4.(sporting) The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football).

verb

  1. 1.To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.
  2. 2.To govern in the role of premier.

adjective

  1. 1.Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.
  2. 2.Most ancient.

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