/ ˈpremiə(r); NAmE prɪˈmɪr; -ˈmjɪr/ adjective , noun
■ adjective
[ only before noun ] most important, famous or successful :
one of the country's premier chefs
( BrE , sport )
the Premier League / Division
■ noun
1.
used especially in newspapers, etc. to mean 'prime minister'
2.
(in Canada) the first minister of a province or territory
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WORD ORIGIN
late 15th cent.: from Old French , first , from Latin primarius principal.