prime minister

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The chief member of the cabinet and head of the government, especially in a parliamentary democracy; often the leader of the majority party.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of prime minister.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹaɪ(m)ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ en-us-prime minister.ogg

Word forms

prime minister prime ministers

Etymology

Calque of French premier ministre.

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