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Added 9 October 2026

premier

/ˈpɹɛm.iː.ə/ noun

Latin root: prīmārius Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about premier at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom.
The person who is head of government (in several countries).

verb

Be performed for the first time.
We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success
Perform a work for the first time.

adjective

First in rank or degree.
an architect of premier rank
Preceding all others in time.
the premiere showing

Origin

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

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