The Prime Minister
Top government official
The Prime Minister is the head of government in parliamentary systems, typically the leader of the majority party or coalition in the legislature.
The role carries executive authority while remaining accountable to parliament: The Prime Minister addressed the nation last night.
In countries with both a prime minister and a monarch or president, the latter serves as head of state while the prime minister governs.
Often shortened to PM in casual usage.
- parliamentNational legislative assembly
- cabinetEnclosed storage furniture
- governmentAuthority over a state
- Number 10UK premier's official home
- leaderOne who guides others
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