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How to pronounce premier
Say it like this: /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does premier mean?
adjForemost; first or highest in quality or degree.
“South Africa′s golfing greats battle it out on one of the country′s premier courses.”
Most ancient; first to hold a specified status.
nounThe head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.
The leader of a state or provincial government and cabinet.
“John Forrest had dominated the fledgling state of Western Australia, serving as premier for the previous decade.”
The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.
verbTo perform, display or exhibit for the first time.
“The composer invited all his friends when they premiered the movie he orchestrated, we got to see it before anyone but the crew.”
To govern in the role of premier.
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