Definition

1. Noun:
   • The head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state: The "prime minister" is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary system. They are typically the leader of the party or coalition that commands the confidence of the legislature.
   • The chief executive of a parliamentary government: In this role, the prime minister chairs the cabinet and is responsible for coordinating government policy.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The prime minister addressed the nation on television.
  • She was appointed prime minister after her party won the election.
  • The prime minister's main duty is to lead the government.

Advanced Usage

• "To become prime minister": To assume the office of the head of government.
  • He aspired to become prime minister from a young age.
• "Prime ministerial" (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a prime minister.
  • She made a prime ministerial visit to the disaster zone.

Variants and Related Words

• Premier: Often used synonymously with prime minister in some countries (e.g., Australia, Canada).
• PM: A common abbreviation for "prime minister."
• Chancellor: A title for a similar head of government role in some countries (e.g., Germany, Austria), not typically used for the UK.

Synonyms

• Head of government: The chief officer of the executive branch.
• Chief minister: A similar title used in some regions and states.

Related Phrases

• Deputy prime minister: The minister who substitutes for the prime minister when necessary.
  • The deputy prime minister will chair the meeting in the PM's absence.
• Prime minister's questions (PMQs): A session in the UK Parliament where the prime minister answers questions from members.
  • The opposition leader was aggressive during prime minister's questions.

Noun

1. the person who is head of state (in several countries)
2. the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom