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premier

pre·mier

UK/ˈpɹɛm.iː.ə/ US/ˈpɹɛm.jə/ fairly common slang uk
noun (2) adjective (2) verb (2)

noun

1.

the person who holds the position of head of state in England

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2.

the person who is head of state (in several countries)

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adjective

1.

first in rank or degree

  • “an architect of premier rank”
  • “the prime minister”
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2.

preceding all others in time

  • “the premiere showing”
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verb

1.

be performed for the first time

  • “We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success”
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2.

perform a work for the first time

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • first minister
  • minor premier
  • premier cricket
  • premier danseur
  • premier jus

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