Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

premier

[pri-meer, -myeer, pree-meer] / prɪˈmɪər, -ˈmjɪər, ˈpri mɪər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

State premier Chris Minns and NSW police commissioner Mal Lanyon apologised to her family on Friday over the error.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Some speculated his success came from useful close relationships, including with the brother of former premier Wen Jiabao.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Zhu, who served as China's premier from 1998 to 2003, is remembered as one of the country's most important economic reformers.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Zhu belonged to the same premier lineage, and he earned his own following through candor rare among Chinese leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The Sardauna, after all, had not only been premier of the North, he had also been the spiritual leader for this man and so many Muslims like him.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

As part of the negotiations, the US likely has a range of demands of Canada's federal government, beyond the list of actions Carney requested from Canadian regional premiers.

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

Carney will also need buy-in from provincial premiers to reinstate the sale of US alcohol, as liquor sales are controlled by the provinces, not the federal government.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

They’ve proposed making concessions, including pushing the provincial premiers to return U.S. booze to shelves, if the new levies are dropped and existing levies on goods such as steel and autos are eased.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

The two premiers are due to take part in events along the theme of "Shared Prosperity, Shared Seas, Shared Ties", including a research-focused visit, a cultural reception and a discussion with young people.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2026

They were feted by premiers and emirs and entertained at embassies and consulates as they made their way back west to Palermo, Sicily, where they boarded another tanker for the homeward passage.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




Vocabulary lists containing premier


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training