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Premier

/ˈprɛm.i.ər/
adjectivenounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1850 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    First in importance, order, or rank; primary or supreme.

    "Safety is our premier concern during all manufacturing operations."
As noun
  1. 1

    The prime minister or head of government in certain countries or provinces.

    "The provincial premier announced a new infrastructure funding package."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle French adjective 'premier', stemming from the Latin 'primarius', meaning primary, chief, or of the first rank. It entered English usage primarily in the 15th century, initially denoting precedence in rank or time before expanding to describe top-tier status and government leadership roles.

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