prime minister

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌpraɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/

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Noun

Singular prime minister

Plural prime ministers

The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill.

1. (countable) A prime minister is the head of government in a Westminster-style democracy.

   The Prime Minister is the leader of England.

   How many prime ministers are there in Europe?.

Usage

1. When talking about a specific prime minister, prime minister is capitalized.

   The Prime Minister gave a speech today.

2. When calling a prime minister by their title and name together, British usage is the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak or Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister. North American usage is Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.