premier | ||
1. | [ noun ] (politics) the person who is head of state (in several countries) | |
Synonyms: | prime_minister chancellor | |
Related terms: | head_of_state | |
2. | [ noun ] (politics) the person who holds the position of head of state in England | |
Synonyms: | Prime_Minister PM | |
Related terms: | head_of_state British_Cabinet | |
3. | [ verb ] perform a work for the first time | |
Synonyms: | premiere | |
Related terms: | perform performing_arts | |
4. | [ verb ] be performed for the first time | |
Synonyms: | premiere | |
Examples: | "We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success" |
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Related terms: | performing_arts premiere | |
5. | [ adjective ] preceding all others in time | |
Synonyms: | premiere | |
Examples: | "the premiere showing" |
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Related terms: | first | |
6. | [ adjective ] first in rank or degree | |
Synonyms: | prime | |
Examples: | "an architect of premier rank" "the prime minister" |
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Related terms: | first | |
7. | [ noun ] (work,politics,government) the position of the cabinet minister who is in charge of government affairs | |
Synonyms: | PM Prime_Minister | |
Related terms: | cabinet_minister head_of_state British_Cabinet | |
Similar spelling: |
premiere primer Primmer Pruner primary Primrose primarily |