Definition First Minister in British English

First Minister noun

[countable] noun

/ˌfɜː(r)st ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/

in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and some other countries, the leader of the ruling party

Example

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is head of the Scottish government.

Synonyms and related words

agent alderman alderwoman

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