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premiers

/ˈpriːmi.ərz/ /ˈprɛmi.ərz/ /prɪˈmɪərz/

Meanings
noun
(Westminster system) The head of government in parliament and leader of the cabinet.

Examples :

"The premiers of the provinces met to discuss the national budget. "
politics government state

Related Words

Illustration legislative

legislative noun

/ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛ.dʒɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/

That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.

"The legislative branch of the government passed a new law about school safety. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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premiered verb

/prɪˈmɪərd/ /prɪˈmɪrd/

To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.

"The composer invited all his friends when they premiered the movie he orchestrated, we got to see it before anyone but the crew."

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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parliament noun

/ˈpɑːləmənt/ /ˈpɑɹləmənt/

A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues.

"The school's student parliament was summoned to discuss the new dress code. "

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administrative adjective

/ədˈmɪ.nɪs.tɹəˌtɪv/ /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/

Of or relating to administering or administration.

"The school's administrative staff handles student records and schedules. "

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provinces noun

/ˈpɹɒvɪnsɪz/ /ˈpɹɑvɪnsɪz/

A region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country.

"Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories. "

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lieutenant noun

/ləˈtɛnənt/ /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/

The lowest Junior Commissioned Officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.

"Example Sentence: "After graduating from officer training, Sarah became a lieutenant in the Marine Corps." "

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healthcare noun

/ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/ /ˈhɛlθkeɪər/

The prevention, treatment, and management of illness or the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical, nursing, and allied health professions.

"I think free health care should also cover nearsightedness."

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national noun

/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/

A subject of a nation.

"The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."

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orchestrated verb

/ˈɔːrkɪstreɪtɪd/ /ˈɔːrkəstreɪtɪd/

To arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra.

"The composer orchestrated the simple melody for a full orchestra, transforming it into a grand and sweeping piece. "