Meaning 1formal · 82%
The head of a government, especially where the title Premier is used for the office.
Natural examples
Bei der Pressekonferenz stellte der Premier den neuen Haushaltsplan vor.
At the press conference, the prime minister presented the new budget.
Die Zeitung interviewte den Premier vor dem Gipfel.
The newspaper interviewed the prime minister before the summit.
Der Premier blieb bei seiner Stellungnahme knapp.
The prime minister kept his statement brief.
Usage note
Premier is masculine: der Premier; plural Premiers. Premierminister is more explicit and also common in German.
Mini-lesson: Premier
The head of a government, especially where the title Premier is used for the office. Premier is masculine: der Premier; plural Premiers. Premierminister is more explicit and also common in German.
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