26984 words

premier

5 definitions • 6 examples
1
best or most important:

Examples:

He's one of the nation's premier scientists.
2
(especially used in news reports) the leader of the government of a country, or of a large part of a country
3
best or most important:

Examples:

He was widely regarded as one of the world’s premier authorities on heart disease.
4
the leader of the government of some countries, or the leader of the government of a part of a country:

Examples:

the premier of Ontario
5
best or most important:

Examples:

Malaysia is the premier shopping destination in South-East Asia.
She is a portfolio manager at one of Edinburgh's premier investment houses.

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