Definitions

premier

[pri-meer, -myeer, pree-meer] / prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmyɪər, ˈpri mɪər /

ADJECTIVE

leading; original

Synonyms

STRONG

arch beginning champion chief first head inaugural initial main opening primary prime principal

WEAK

earliest foremost highest

Antonyms

STRONG

auxiliary extra final inessential inferior last least minor secondary subordinate trivial unimportant unnecessary

Example Sentences

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The authorities are doing their best to keep the news from the PREMIER.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, August 15, 1917 by Various

Now then, Mr. PREMIER, you've got the chance of your lifetime.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 153, September 12, 1917 by Various

Some of the messages to the PREMIER, we understand, have been couched in very direct language.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, January 22, 1919 by Various

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