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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIRST MINISTER

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First Minister is a noun.
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WHAT DOES FIRST MINISTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

First Minister

A First Minister is the leader of a government cabinet, usually now used to refer to the political leader of a subnational entity, such as the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, or of a dependent territory.

Definition of First Minister in the English dictionary

The definition of First Minister in the dictionary is the chief minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Other definition of First Minister is the chief minister of the Scottish Government.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIRST MINISTER

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first mortgage
First Mover
first name
First Nation
first night
first offender
first officer
First Peoples

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIRST MINISTER

administer
assister
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Bannister
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cash register
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finance minister
foreign minister
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Synonyms and antonyms of First Minister in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «First Minister» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIRST MINISTER

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Translator English - Chinese

第一部长
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

primer Ministro
570 millions of speakers

English

First Minister
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पहले मंत्री
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الوزير الأول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Первый министр
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

primeiro -ministro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রথম মন্ত্রী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

premier ministre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menteri Pertama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

First Minister
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

まず大臣
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

첫 번째 장관
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Menteri Mentri
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Bộ trưởng đầu tiên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முதல் அமைச்சர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रथम मंत्री
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Birinci Bakan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

primo Ministro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pierwszy minister
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перший міністр
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

primul -ministru
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Πρώτος Υπουργός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eerste Minister
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

First minister
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

First Minister
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of First Minister

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRST MINISTER»

The term «First Minister» is regularly used and occupies the 86.627 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRST MINISTER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «First Minister» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «First Minister» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about First Minister

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIRST MINISTER»

Discover the use of First Minister in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to First Minister and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Donald Dewar: Scotland's first first minister
Among the many high-profile contributors in this book are Gordon Brown, Roy Hattersley, Neil Kinnock, Malcolm Rifkind, Michael Forsyth, Wendy Alexander, Jim Wallace, Ruth Wishart, and Carol Craig.
Wendy Alexander, 2005
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The First Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church in the ...
Jonas Michaëlius, Henry Cruse Murphy. of St. Salvador from the Portuguese to the Dutch arms by Peter Heyn in that year, established as a minister there; but on the recovery of that place by the Portuguese in the following year, he left for ...
Jonas Michaëlius, Henry Cruse Murphy, 1858
3
Life of Francis Higginson - First Minister in the ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson, 2010
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Blackstone's Statutes on Public Law and Human Rights 2014-2015
(4) The nominating officer of the largest political party of the largest political designation shall nominate a member of the Assembly to be the First Minister. (5) The nominating officer of the largest political party of the second largest political ...
Lecturer in History Robert Lee, Dr, Robert Lee, 2014
5
James Allen, First Minister of the Church of Christ in ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
William Henry Lyon, 2012
6
Comparing Devolved Governance
Government of Wales Act 1998 specified that the National Assembly of Wales formally had a post of First Secretary, called since 2000 a First Minister. The Office of First Minister was formally designated in the Government of Wales Act 2006.
Derek Birrell, 2012
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Public Law and Human Rights Statutes 2011-2012
46 THE FIRST MINISTER (1) (8) 47 (1) (2) The First Minister is to be appointed by Her Majesty after nomination in accordance with section 47. (2) The First Minister holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure. (3) The First Minister may at any time ...
Philip Jones, 2013
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Plays
FIRST MINISTER. I think that your banker was too nervous. MINISTER OF FINANCES. This is business intuition. There is nothing in the world more sensitive than business intuition; no musical instrument is tuned better than business people ...
Eugene L. Shvarts, 2007
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Tale-Plays
FIRST MINISTER. No, it is a simple arrogance. Who are you? ASSISTANT. I am the person you need. I am the friend of Scientist, his closest friend. Me have not been parted from the cradle and until just last few days. FIRST MINISTER. Listen  ...
Eugene Shvarts, 2008
10
Blackstone's Statutes on Public Law and Human Rights 2013-2014
(11) The holder of the office of First Minister or deputy First Minister may by notice in writing to the Presiding Officer designate a Northern Ireland Minister to exercise the functions of that office— (a) during any absence or incapacity of the holder ...
Robert Lee, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIRST MINISTER»

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My family never benefited from property sales, says Peter Robinson
Peter Robinson, first minister of Northern Ireland, defended his son Gareth against 'village idiots and trolls' on social network sites. Photograph: ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Nama deal: Peter Robinson says no-one in family or party hoped to …
First Minister Peter Robinson has said no-one in his family or party hoped to benefit by "one penny" from the sale of Nama's NI property loan ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
3
Gala teen tees up for the First Minister
Scotland's First Minister has given a young golfer from Galashiels the chance of a lifetime at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open. «The Southern Reporter, Jul 15»
4
First Minister visits Dunedin Canmore digital inclusion class
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was welcomed by tenants and staff at Dunedin Canmore this week as she saw for herself how a digital inclusion ... «Scottish Housing News, Jul 15»
5
First Minister praises Bervie pupils
A letter addressed to Bervie School head teacher Susan Smith, from the First Minister, said: “I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to ... «Kincardineshire Observer, Jul 15»
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LOOK: First Minister visits £5.9m Harlech Castle development project
The First Minister of Wales has welcomed a £5.9m project to develop a historic castle. Carwyn Jones made the comments during a visit to ... «Daily Post North Wales, Jul 15»
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Ferry strike threat lifted after First Minister 'got involved'
TOMORROW'S strike action by RMT workers on CalMac ferries has been called off after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is said to have become ... «Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald, Jul 15»
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First Minister blasts "shameful" flying of Nazi flags in Carrickfergus
First Minister and DUP leader Mr Robinson said: “Nazi flags have nothing to do with unionism. I commend the residents who removed them. «Belfast Live, Jul 15»
9
Tax credits plan slammed by deputy first minister
Deputy first minister John Swinney has written a letter expressing his concerns over planned UK government cuts to tax credits. Addressed to ... «Scottish Housing News, Jul 15»
10
First minister in secret meetings over Nama property sale
FIRST Minister Peter Robinson held a series of secret meetings with a former US vice president who heads the investment company linked to a ... «the Irish News, Jul 15»

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