Noun
The principal minister of a ruler or state. [from 17th c.]
(Canada, often in plural) The prime minister or a provincial or territorial premier.
(UK politics) A leader of a devolved government such as Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
First Minister (plural First Ministers)
Alternative letter-case form of first minister
I have not become the King's First Minister in order to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire. Winston Churchill
I don't stand before you as the First Minister of an independent Scotland - that must wait for another day perhaps. Alex Salmond
The Duke of Wellington brought to the post of first minister immortal fame,a quality of success which would almost seem to include all others. Benjamin Disraeli
According to First Minister Tyler Edmunds, that study was finalized this spring, and found the current airstrip was a write-off. Source: Internet
Arlene Foster re-appointed as First Minister as powersharing returns to Northern Ireland - ITV News https://t. Source: Internet
Alex Salmond resigned as First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP following the country's rejection of independence in September 2014, and was succeeded in both roles by the deputy First Minister and deputy leader of the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon. Source: Internet