prime minister

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noun
  1. the principal minister and head of government in parliamentary systems; chief of the cabinet or ministry: the British prime minister.

Origin of prime minister

1
First recorded in 1640–50

Other words from prime minister

  • prime-min·is·te·ri·al [prahym-min-uh-steer-ee-uhl], /ˈpraɪmˌmɪn əˈstɪər i əl/, adjective
  • prime-min·is·ter·ship, noun
  • prime ministry, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for prime minister

prime minister

noun
  1. the head of a parliamentary government

  2. the chief minister of a sovereign or a state

Derived forms of prime minister

  • prime ministership or prime ministry, noun

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Cultural definitions for prime minister

prime minister

The head of government in many nations. Prime minister is commonly the title of the head of government in a parliamentary system, such as that of Britain or Canada.

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