Synonyms for Premier (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the person who holds the position of head of the government in England):
pm, Prime Minister
WordNet sense 2 (the person who is head of state (in several countries)):
chancellor
WordNet sense 3 (be performed for the first time):
premiere
WordNet sense 4 (first in rank or degree):
prime
WordNet sense 5 (preceding all others in time or space or degree):
first
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