premier

/ˈprɛmjeɪ/ or /ˌprɛmˈjɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

the most important or highest-ranking person or thing in a particular group or organization

“The company’s new CEO was its premier executive.”

2. adjective

being the first or most important of its kind

“The premier film of the festival was a huge success.”

Synonyms

  • chief
  • head
  • leading

Antonyms

  • inferior
  • secondary