Premier Definition: Head of Provincial Government

Meaning 1：head of provincial government (premier)

premier 🔊

/ˈprɛm.i.ər/

The head of the government in some countries or regions, like Canada or Australian states. Think of them as the top boss in charge.

Premier definition illustrated: a political leader speaking at a formal government podium.

head of provincial government 🔊

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/hɛd əv prəˈvɪnʃəl ˈɡʌvərnmənt/

A premier is the chief executive officer of a provincial or state government in certain countries, such as Canada or Australia, responsible for leading the administration.

📁 Category：Countries & Government 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'primus' (first), via French 'premier'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'PREmier' as 'PREsiding over the region' – the first leader.

📖 Example

The Premier of the province announced new plans to improve public transportation during a press conference. 🔊 The Premier of the province announced new plans to improve public transportation during a press conference.

🔗 Collocations

provincial premier – the premier of a province

premier's office – the official workplace of the premier

acting premier – a person temporarily serving as premier

🔄 Synonyms

prime minister (n.) – the head of government in a parliamentary system, similar to premier at national level

chief minister (n.) – the senior minister in charge of a state or province

head of government (n.) – the person leading the executive branch of a government

🚫 Antonyms

subordinate (n.) – a person under the authority of another

citizen (n.) – an ordinary member of a country, not in leadership

🌱 Derivatives

premiership (n.) – the position or period of service of a premier

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from French 'premier', meaning 'first'. In Commonwealth nations like Canada, it designates the head of provincial or state governments.