prime minister

noun

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

   the British prime minister.

prime minister

noun

1. the head of a parliamentary government

2. the chief minister of a sovereign or a state

prime minister

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• prime ministership noun
• prime-ministerial adjective
• prime-ministership noun
• prime ministry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prime minister¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

Mahmood replaces Yvette Cooper, who is being moved from the Home Office to become foreign secretary, and David Lammy moves from foreign secretary to become justice secretary and deputy prime minister.

From BBC

He revealed he was planning to have lunch with the Albanian prime minister to discuss possible migrant returns agreements.

From BBC

The prime minister’s standing among Democrats in D.C. is not helped by his tumultuous relationship with former President Barack Obama.

From Salon

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy prime minister, housing secretary and the deputy leader of the Labour Party, after admitting she underpaid tax after buying a flat in Hove.

From BBC

She resigned as deputy prime minister and housing secretary after admitting she did not pay enough tax on the purchase of a new home.

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