What does "prime minister" mean?

The chief member of the cabinet and head of the government, especially in a parliamentary democracy; often the leader of the majority party.

How do you pronounce "prime minister"?

Pronounced //ˌpɹaɪ(m)ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)//.

Common synonyms include: premier, appointed prime minister, chancellor, chancellors, head, head of government.

/ˌpɹaɪ(m)ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/ noun

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Noun

1
The chief member of the cabinet and head of the government, especially in a parliamentary democracy; often the leader of the majority party.
"This is a list of all prime ministers since Churchill."
2
Alternative letter-case form of prime minister. alt-of
"The demolition of two mosques in India within days of each other has highlighted the deep religious divide in the country, months before voters head to the polls for a nationwide election that is expected to hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi a rare third term in power."
3
the person who is head of government (in several countries) wordnet
4
the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom wordnet

"This is a list of all prime ministers since Churchill."

Calque of French premier ministre.