| 1. | the head of the cabinet in France or Italy or certain other countries; first minister; prime minister. |
| 2. | a chief officer. |
| 3. | first in rank; chief; leading. |
| 4. | first in time; earliest; oldest. |

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.