prime minister
noun
1
: the chief minister of a ruler or state
2
: the official head of a cabinet or ministry
especially
: the chief executive of a parliamentary government
prime ministerial
adjective
prime ministership
noun
prime ministry
noun
Examples of prime minister in a Sentence
the Prime Minister of England
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Pakistan's prime minister, a key negotiator, saying the two sides are closer to a peace deal than ever before and preparing for a digital signing of a memorandum of understanding as a first step.
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ABC News, 14 June 2026
The push on the edge of Kfar Tebnit came a day after Pakistan’s prime minister said that the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators are working with both sides to finalize it.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Carney, on this ninth trip to Europe since becoming prime minister 15 months ago, noted Canada 56 partnerships in the critical minerals sector across more than 10 countries, primarily in Europe.
—Rob Gillies, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Trump also plans separate talks with India’s prime minister, officials said.
—Darlene Superville, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
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ABC News, 14 June 2026
The push on the edge of Kfar Tebnit came a day after Pakistan’s prime minister said that the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators are working with both sides to finalize it.
—Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Carney, on this ninth trip to Europe since becoming prime minister 15 months ago, noted Canada 56 partnerships in the critical minerals sector across more than 10 countries, primarily in Europe.
—Rob Gillies, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Trump also plans separate talks with India’s prime minister, officials said.
—Darlene Superville, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
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“Prime minister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20minister. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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