the head of the cabinet in France or Italy or certain other countries; first minister; prime minister.

a chief officer.

first in rank; chief; leading.

first in time; earliest; oldest.

adjective

inferior , minor

adjective

arch , beginning , champion , chief , earliest , first , foremost , head , highest , inaugural , initial , main , opening , primary , prime , principal , capital , cardinal , key , leading , major , number one , paramount , top