# prime minister

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpɹaɪ(m)ˈmɪnɪstə(ɹ)/

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

## Etymology
Calque of French premier ministre.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/prime-minister