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
Noun (1)
the Prime Minister of England
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The player contacted Canada coach Jesse Marsch, who leaned on the prime minister to expedite Alfie Jones’ passport application.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2026
The prime minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, however, knew that negotiating with terrorists would encourage the next hijacking.
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Anne Neuberger,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Screaming Lord Sutch, founder of the Monster Raving Loony Party, enjoyed standing next to prime ministers in his top hat and leopard print jacket.
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Noun
There will be an official reception attended by Iraq’s prime minister, senior government officials and religious leaders before the cortege travels to the Imam Ali Shrine, an important pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The player contacted Canada coach Jesse Marsch, who leaned on the prime minister to expedite Alfie Jones’ passport application.
—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2026
The prime minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, however, knew that negotiating with terrorists would encourage the next hijacking.
—
Anne Neuberger,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
Screaming Lord Sutch, founder of the Monster Raving Loony Party, enjoyed standing next to prime ministers in his top hat and leopard print jacket.
—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for prime minister
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“Prime minister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prime%20minister. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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