premier

(noun) the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom. Synonyms: Prime Minister, PM.

(noun) the person who is head of state (in several countries). Synonyms: chancellor, prime minister.

(verb) be performed for the first time. Synonyms: premiere. Examples: "We premiered the opera of the young composer and it was a critical success."

(verb) perform a work for the first time. Synonyms: premiere.

(adj) first in rank or degree. Synonyms: premier(prenominal), prime(prenominal). Examples: "An architect of premier rank." "The prime minister."

(adj) preceding all others in time. Synonyms: premiere. Examples: "The premiere showing."