premier
Translation
premier, leading, chief, prime minister
Examples
He is one of the premier chefs in the city.
He is one of the premier chefs in the city.
The premier will address the nation tonight.
The premier will address the nation tonight.
Grammar Patterns
premier ((noun)) first in importance or position He is one of the premier chefs in the city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leading, chief, foremost; As a noun: prime minister
Etymology
From Old French 'premier' meaning 'first', from Latin 'primarius' (of the first rank).
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'premium', which can help you remember it means top quality or first in importance.