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Premier vs. Premiere

Premier

/ˈprɛmɪə/
The first in importance, order, or position; a head of government.

Examples:

I am not fooled, and the Premier will not be fooled!The President broke in on the Premier.The premier delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.

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Premiere

/ˈpremieə/
Premiere is the first public performance of a play, film, or piece of music.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Premier is typically associated with someone or something being first or most important, like a primacy in a political or social context.
  • Premiere is related to performances, especially in the arts, often marking the first showing or event.
  • Remember, premiere has an extra e at the end, just like performance, which can help remind you it's related to shows and events.
  • Premiere is usually used as a noun or adjective relating to events or performances.
  • For politics or someone holding a top position, use premier, which aligns with prime or primary.
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