prime minister
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Definition
- 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
- the person who is head of state (in several countries)
- the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom