Vocly

prime

//praɪm//

Nouns
C1

Translation

prime minister

Definition

The term 'prime' in this specific political context refers to the head of government in a parliamentary system, the prime minister. It is a formal title used to denote the chief executive of a country, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia. The prime is typically the leader of the party or coalition with the majority in the legislature and is responsible for running the government, setting policy, and representing the nation. This usage is a shortened, informal form of the full title 'prime minister,' often seen in headlines, news reports, and political discourse.

Example

  • “The prime will address the nation tonight regarding the economic crisis.”

    Başbakan bu akşam ekonomik krizle ilgili ulusa seslenecek.

  • “After the election, the leader of the winning party was invited to form a government and become prime.”

    Seçimden sonra, kazanan partinin lideri hükümeti kurmak ve başbakan olmak üzere davet edildi.

  • “The prime held a press conference to announce the new foreign policy initiative.”

    Başbakan yeni dış politika girişimini duyurmak için bir basın toplantısı düzenledi.

  • “Critics argue that the prime has not fulfilled his campaign promises.”

    Eleştirmenler, başbakanın seçim kampanyası vaatlerini yerine getirmediğini savunuyor.

  • “The meeting between the two primes focused on strengthening trade relations.”

    İki başbakan arasındaki toplantı, ticari ilişkileri güçlendirmeye odaklandı.

  • “It is the duty of the prime to appoint members of the cabinet.”

    Bakanlar kurulu üyelerini atamak başbakanın görevidir.

  • “The former prime published a memoir detailing her time in office.”

    Eski başbakan, görev süresini ayrıntılandıran bir anı kitabı yayımladı.

  • “The opposition called for a vote of no confidence in the prime.”

    Muhalefet, başbakana karşı güvensizlik oyu çağrısında bulundu.

  • “During the summit, the prime outlined her vision for regional security.”

    Zirve sırasında başbakan, bölgesel güvenlik için vizyonunu ana hatlarıyla açıkladı.

  • “The resignation of the prime triggered a snap general election.”

    Başbakanın istifası, erken genel seçimleri tetikledi.

Synonyms

premier
head of government
chief executive

Other meanings

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