prime minister

noun

1. the principal minister and head of government in parliamentary systems; chief of the cabinet or ministry.

   the British prime minister.

prime minister

noun

1. the head of a parliamentary government

2. the chief minister of a sovereign or a state

prime minister

1. The head of government in many nations. Prime minister is commonly the title of the head of government in a parliamentary system, such as that of Britain or Canada.

Other Word Forms

• prime-ministerial adjective
• prime-ministership noun
• prime ministry noun
• prime ministership noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prime minister¹

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

The prime minister is travelling to the G20 gathering of world leaders in Johannesburg in South Africa.

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“Every conversation I have with every president, prime minister, and minister of defense,” Mr. Hegseth said, “is: ‘What is wrong with your foreign military sales?

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Cummings "strayed far from the proper role" of an adviser, she added, and tried to make "key decisions" in Johnson's place - a situation the former prime minister appeared happy with, she wrote.

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This comes as a severe blow for the prime minister, who has been under judicial pressure on various fronts.

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There's been three first ministers and five prime ministers since he took the job.

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