The difference between First lieutenant and Premier
When used as nouns, first lieutenant means the second lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the united states army, air force, or marine corps, ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain. the rank of first lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of lieutenant junior grade, whereas premier means the leader of the government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. the prime minister. the government leader in parliament and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliamentary system.
Premier is also verb with the meaning: to perform, display or exhibit for the first time.
Premier is also adjective with the meaning: foremost.
check bellow for the other definitions of First lieutenant and Premier
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First lieutenant as a noun (military ranks):
The second lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain. The rank of first lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of lieutenant junior grade.
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First lieutenant as a noun (military ranks):
An equivalent rank in other military forces.
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Premier as an adjective:
Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.
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Premier as an adjective (heraldry):
Most ancient.
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Premier as a noun (politics, UK, Westminster system):
The leader of the government in parliament and leader of the cabinet. The prime minister. The government leader in parliament and leader of cabinet in a state or provincial parliamentary system.
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Premier as a noun (politics, non-Westminster):
The government leader in a legislative congress or leader of a government-level administrative body; the head of government.
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Premier as a noun (nautical, slang):
The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship.
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Premier as a noun (Australia, sporting):
The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football).
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Premier as a verb:
To perform, display or exhibit for the first time.
Examples:
"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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Premier as a verb:
To govern in the role of premier.