Definition of prime minister

prime ministernoun

thủ tướng

/ˌprʌɪ(m) ˈmɪnɪstə/

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The term "prime minister" originates from the French phrase "premier ministre," meaning "first minister." It emerged in the 17th century, initially used to describe a chief advisor to the monarch in France. The term later spread to other countries with similar systems of government, becoming a common designation for the head of government in parliamentary democracies. The term evolved to signify the leading minister in the government, often the leader of the majority party in parliament.

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the head of an elected government; the principal minister of a sovereign or state

người đứng đầu một chính phủ dân cử; Bộ trưởng chính của một quốc gia hoặc chủ quyền

Example:
  • the Japanese prime minister argued strongly against it

    thủ tướng Nhật phản đối gay gắt

  • Prime Minister Albert Reynolds

    Thủ tướng Albert Reynolds

Related words and phrases

  • premier
  • first minister
  • head of the government

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