first minister vs premier

first minister

noun
  • The principal minister of a ruler or state. 

  • A leader of a devolved government such as Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. 

  • The prime minister or a provincial or territorial premier. 

premier

noun
  • The leader of a state or provincial government and cabinet. 

  • The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football). 

  • The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government. 

  • The prime minister. 

  • The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship. 

verb
  • To perform, display or exhibit for the first time. 

  • To govern in the role of premier. 

adj
  • Most ancient. 

  • Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree. 

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