premier

[ pri-meer, -myeer, pree-meer ]

noun

1. the head of the cabinet in France or Italy or certain other countries; first minister; prime minister.
2. a chief officer.

adjective

1. first in rank; chief; leading.
2. first in time; earliest; oldest.

premier

/ ˈprɛmjə /

noun

1. another name for prime minister
2. any of the heads of governments of the Canadian provinces and the Australian states
3. plural the winners of a premiership

adjective

1. first in importance, rank, etc
2. first in occurrence; earliest

premier

1. The head of government in many nations. A premier's position is usually the same as that of a prime minister . The chiefs of government of the provinces of Canada are called premiers.

Other Words From

• pre·miership noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of premier¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English primer, primier, premer (adjective), from Anglo-French primer, premer and Middle French premier, primier, literally, “first,” from Latin prīmārius “of the first rank”; primary

Word History and Origins

Origin of premier¹

C15: from Old French: first, from Latin prīmārius principal, from prīmus first

Example Sentences

It was in that role he worked alongside Guardiola, the legendary former Barcelona boss who has won six Premier League titles, the Champions League and 11 other trophies during his eight years in Manchester.

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Under their guidance, Burnley stormed to the Championship title in 2023 and, although they only lasted one season in the Premier League, their accomplishments – and the playing style which accompanied them – convinced the mighty Bayern Munich to hire Kompany as their manager.

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Supporter groups and the English Football League are among those to have welcomed the bill, though the Premier League has insisted there is no need for an independent regulator.

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"You know I have had the experience of Champions League games and Premier League games."

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Hall is only 20 but is excelling for Newcastle United, playing all 11 Premier League games this season - and was actually given his Chelsea debut by Tuchel as a 17-year-old.

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