Etymology

prime minister

Today it means: The chief member of the cabinet and head of the government, especially in a parliamentary democracy; often the leader of the majority party. Full definition →

French premier ministre
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  1. French · calque ofpremier ministre
  2. English todayprime minister

Calque of French premier ministre.

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