premier

adj 1: first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank";

"the prime minister" [syn: {premier(a)}, {prime(a)}]

2: preceding all others in time; "the premiere showing" [syn: {premiere}]

n 1: the person who holds the position of head of state in

England [syn: {Prime Minister}, {PM}]

2: the person who is head of state (in several countries) [syn:

{chancellor}, {prime minister}]

3: the position of the cabinet minister who is in charge of

government affairs [syn: {Prime Minister}, {PM}]

v 1: be performed for the first time; of a play, ballet, or

composition [syn: {premiere}]

2: perform a work for the first time [syn: {premiere}]