PREMIER

Premier

In Canada, a premier is the head of government of a province or territory. There are currently ten provincial premiers and three territorial premiers in Canada.

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premier

Noun

  1. The leader of the government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.
    1. The prime minister.
      1. The government leader in parliament and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliamentary system.
        1. The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.
  2. The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship.

Verb

  1. To 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.

Adjective

  1. Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.


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