premier Meaning & Definition
What Does Premier Mean?
Premier is used as an adjective meaning Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree. It can also mean Most ancient; first to hold a specified status. As a noun, it means The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. The prime minister. The leader of a state or provincial government and cabinet. As a verb, it means To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.
Word Facts for Premier
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɛm.iː.ə/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | prime, first and premiere |
| Plural | premiers |
| Verb forms | premiers, premiering, premiered |
Premier Definition (Adjective)
- Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.
- Most ancient; first to hold a specified status.
Premier as a Noun
- The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. The prime minister. The leader of a state or provincial government and cabinet.
- The prime minister.
- 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).
Premier as a Verb
- 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.
Noun
- (Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.
- (non-Westminster) The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.
- (sporting) The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football).
Adjective
- Most ancient.
Synonyms of Premier
Premier synonyms and antonyms →Premier in a Sentence
The composer invited all his friends when they premiered the movie he orchestrated, we got to see it before anyone but the crew.
Word Forms & Grammar
premier (not comparable)
premier (plural premiers)
premier (third-person singular simple present premiers, present participle premiering, simple past and past participle premiered)
Words That Rhyme With Premier
Origin of Premier
Borrowed from Middle French premier (adjective), from Latin prīmārius. Doublet of primary.
Premier Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of premier is /ˈpɹɛm.iː.ə/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɹɛm).
Questions People Ask About Premier
Is premier an adjective or a noun?
Premier is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for premier?
Words with a similar meaning to premier include prime, first and premiere. See the full list of premier synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of premier?
The plural of premier is premiers.
What is the past tense of premier?
The past tense of premier is premiered. The present participle is premiering.