rhizoverbBeta
DictionarypremierHighest rank or quality
adjective / noun

premier

prih-MEER/prɪˈmɪr/

Foremost in rank or importance.

This premier racehorse stands ahead of the others, wearing a gold rosette.

A prize-winning racehorse stands proudly ahead of other horses with a plain gold rosette, leading highest quality.
Etymology
premierLatinof the first rank, chief

Latin primarius expresses being of the first rank. The useful connection is between coming first in an order and holding the leading place in importance or authority.

In context

Y'all Street22:58
You're at the most premier most famous arena, the Madison Square Garden.
Ep. 2: Cody Webster - 5x PRCA Bullfighter of the Year - This Job Doesn’t Come With Insurance

More examples

  • The museum houses the state's premier collection of modern art.
  • The premier meets with cabinet members every Tuesday.
  • The provincial premiers discuss ways to improve health care.

Forms

premier · premiers

premiership noun — The office or term of a premier.

Similar words

leading
Suggests prominence among several, not necessarily the highest rank.
foremost
Emphasizes being ahead of all others in importance.
prime minister
Specifically names a national government leader, not a provincial one.