The difference between First mate and Premier

When used as nouns, first mate means an officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship, 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 mate and Premier

  1. First mate as a noun (nautical):

    An officer on a merchant ship next in rank to the captain and responsible to the captain for the safety and security of the ship.

  1. Premier as an adjective:

    Foremost; first or highest in quality or degree.

  2. Premier as an adjective (heraldry):

    Most ancient.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Premier as a noun (nautical, slang):

    The first lieutenant or other second-in-command officer of a ship.

  4. Premier as a noun (Australia, sporting):

    The champion team of a particular season (especially as used in Australian rules football).

  1. 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."

  2. Premier as a verb:

    To govern in the role of premier.