Noun: prime minister
- The person who is head of government (in several countries)
"The prime minister addressed the nation about the economic crisis";
- chancellor, premier
- The person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
"The Prime Minister faced tough questions in Parliament";
- PM, premier
- The person who holds the position of head of the government in Australia
- The person who holds the position of head of the government in Canada
Derived forms: prime ministers
Type of: chief of state, head of state
Part of: British Cabinet
Encyclopedia: Prime minister
Prime Minister