C1nounpolitics
US/ˈprem.i.ər/
UK/ˈprem.i.ə/
the leader of the government in some countries, or of a state or province
In context
The Chinese premier met business leaders during his visit to Hanoi.
The premier of Ontario announced new funding for public schools.
After ten years as state premier, she decided not to run again.
Words that go with premier
adjective + noun
- Chinese premierThe Chinese premier opened the trade fair this morning.
- former premierThe former premier now teaches at a university.
- provincial premierCanada's provincial premiers met to discuss health care.
noun + noun
- state premierThe state premier visited the flooded towns by helicopter.
- deputy premierThe deputy premier will lead the trade talks.