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prime minister
noun
: the head of the government in some countries
Full Definition of PRIME MINISTER
1
: the chief minister of a ruler or state
2
: the official head of a cabinet or ministry; especially : the chief executive of a parliamentary government
— prime ministerial adjective
— prime ministership noun
— prime ministry noun
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First Known Use of PRIME MINISTER
1655
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prime minister
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Definition of PRIME MINISTER for Kids
: the chief officer of the government in some countries
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