First minister

A first minister is any of a variety of leaders of government cabinets. The term literally has the same meaning as "prime minister".

In the United Kingdom, the title of first minister is used to refer to the political leader of a devolved national government, such as the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, or of a dependent territory.

In Australia and Canada, the term is used to refer collectively to the Prime Minister and the state or provincial premiers.

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