The difference between First minister and Premier
When used as nouns, first minister means the leader of the devolved governments of wales, scotland, or northern ireland, 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 minister and Premier
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First minister as a noun (British, Ireland):
The leader of the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
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First minister as a noun (Canada):
Any of the ten provincial premiers or the prime minister of Canada.
Examples:
"A first ministers meeting is used to discuss inter-governmental affairs"
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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.