Premier — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun verb /pri-ˈmir/ pre·mier

Meaning & Definition of Premier

Premier (adjective)

  1. first in position, rank, or importance
  2. first in time, earliest

Premier (noun)

  1. prime minister

Premier (verb)

  1. to have a first public performance
  2. to appear for the first time as a star performer
  3. to give a first public performance of

Premier (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. coming before all others in time or order

    "a space shuttle on its premier voyage"

    similar: earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, original, pioneer, virgin
    related: ancient, early, primal, primary, prime, primeval, primitive, primordial, antecedent, preceding, previous
    opposite: final, last, latest, latter, terminal, terminating, ultimate
    near: advanced, late, consequent, ensuing, following, subsequent, succeeding, penultimate

  2. highest in rank or authority

    "the premier authority on butterflies"

    similar: chief, commanding, first, foremost, head, high, lead, leading, preeminent, presiding, primary, prime, principal, supereminent, supreme, top, in charge
    related: high-level, senior, controlling, directing, managing, officiating, overseeing, regnant, reigning, ruling, supervisory, main, major, paramount, predominant, predominate, sovereign, ascendant, dominant, grand, superior, topmost, upmost, upper, uppermost
    near: ancillary, inferior, last, less, lesser, lower, lowly, second, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary, assistant, assisting, coadjutor, deputy, junior, under

  3. coming before all others in importance

    "the premier social occasion of the summer season"

    similar: arch, big, capital, cardinal, central, chief, dominant, first, foremost, grand, great, greatest, highest, key, leading, main, master, number one, numero uno, overbearing, overmastering, overriding, paramount, predominant, preeminent, primal, primary, principal, prior, sovereign, supreme
    related: distinguished, eminent, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, prestigious, signal, star, stellar, superior, high-level, senior, top, important, influential, major, mighty, momentous, significant, incomparable, matchless, unequaled, unparalleled, unsurpassed, celebrated, famed, famous, renowned
    opposite: last, least
    near: inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, minor, negligible, slight, trifling, trivial, unimportant, collateral, inferior, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Premier

The most common words with a similar meaning to Premier:

earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, original, pioneer, virgin, chief, commanding, head, high, lead, leading, preeminent, presiding, primary, prime, principal, supereminent, supreme, top, arch, big, capital, cardinal, central, dominant, grand, great, greatest, highest, key, main, master, number one, numero uno

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Premier

Words with the opposite meaning of Premier:

final, last, latest, latter, terminal, terminating, ultimate, least

Related Words for Premier

ancient, early, primeval, primitive, primordial, antecedent, preceding, previous, high-level, senior, controlling, directing, managing, officiating, overseeing, regnant, reigning, ruling, supervisory, major, predominate, ascendant, superior, topmost, upmost, upper, uppermost, distinguished, eminent, illustrious

Near Antonyms of Premier

advanced, late, consequent, ensuing, following, subsequent, succeeding, penultimate, ancillary, inferior, less, lesser, lower, lowly, second, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary, assistant, assisting, coadjutor, deputy, junior, under, inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, minor, negligible, slight

Word Forms of Premier

Derived words: premiership (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Premier

Middle English primer, primier "first in time, first in rank, foremost," borrowed from Anglo-French primer, premer, premyer "first, earliest, most important" (continental Old & Middle French primier, premier), going back to Latin prīmārius "of the highest importance or station (of persons), first-rate, chief" primary:1

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Premier

Words & Phrases Containing Premier

premiere, premier danseur, ce n'est que le premier pas qui coute

Frequently Asked Questions about Premier

What does "Premier" mean?

"Premier" means first in position, rank, or importance. As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: first in position, rank, or importance. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Premier"?

Other words for "Premier" include earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff and maiden. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Premier" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Premier"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Premier". Common alternatives include earliest, first, foremost, headmost, inaugural, initial, leadoff, maiden, original and pioneer.

What is the opposite of "Premier"?

Antonyms of "Premier" include final, last, latest, latter, terminal, terminating, ultimate and least. Near antonyms include advanced, late, consequent and ensuing.

How do you use "Premier" in a sentence?

Examples of "Premier" in a sentence: "a space shuttle on its premier voyage"; "the premier authority on butterflies"; "the premier social occasion of the summer season".

Is "Premier" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Premier" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Premier" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Premier" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Premier"?

"Premier" is pronounced /pri-ˈmir/ and divided into syllables as pre·mier.