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First Minister

British  

noun

  1. the chief minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly

  2. the chief minister of the Scottish Government

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Earlier, First Minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed she had received a letter from police investigating protests over the Drumcree parading dispute.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

First Minister Michelle O'Neill was among those who attended the protest.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

First Minister John Swinney unveiled the plan a month ago, saying it would streamline management and free up resources for frontline care.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

First Minister John Swinney, during a visit to the site in Angus, said it would help ensure "benefits of the energy transition are retained in Scotland".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The Kan-wang was the head of the Ti-ping administration, and was called First Minister.

From Ti-Ping Tien-Kwoh The History of the Ti-Ping Revolution (Volume I) by Augustus F. Lindley

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