premier meaning and definition

PREMIER noun

Definition of premier (noun)

1. the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
   • synonyms: PM, Prime Minister
2. the person who is head of state (in several countries)
   • synonyms: chancellor, prime minister

PREMIER verb

Definition of premier (verb)

1. be performed for the first time
   • "We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success"
   • synonyms: premiere
2. perform a work for the first time
   • synonyms: premiere

PREMIER adjective

Definition of premier (adjective)

1. first in rank or degree
   • "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"
   • synonyms: prime
2. preceding all others in time
   • "the premiere showing"
   • synonyms: premiere