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prime minister

noun

: the head of the government in some countries

Full Definition of PRIME MINISTER

: the chief minister of a ruler or state

: 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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PRIME MINISTER Defined for Kids

noun

: the chief officer of the government in some countries

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