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English adjective: premier

1. premier first in rank or degree


SamplesAn architect of premier rank.
The prime minister.


Synonymsprime


Similarfirst


Antonymslast

2. premier preceding all others in time


SamplesThe premiere showing.


Synonymspremiere


Similarfirst


Antonymslast


English noun: premier

1. premier (person) the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom


SynonymsPM, Prime Minister


Broader (hypernym)chief of state, head of state


Member meronymBritish Cabinet

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


Synonymschancellor, prime minister


Broader (hypernym)chief of state, head of state


Narrower (hyponym)taoiseach


English verb: premier

1. premier (creation) be performed for the first time


SamplesWe premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success.


Synonymspremiere


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Domain categoryperforming arts

2. premier (creation) perform a work for the first time


ExamplesThey will premier the duet


Synonymspremiere


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)do, execute, perform


Domain categoryperforming arts









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