premiere

Definitions


[ˈprɛmɪɛː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the first performance of a musical or theatrical work or the first showing of a film
(e.g: the world premiere of his new play)


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Origin:
late 19th century: French première, feminine of premier ‘first’ (see premier)


[ˈprɛmɪɛː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- give the first performance of
(e.g: his first stage play was premiered at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre)


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Origin:
late 19th century: French première, feminine of premier ‘first’ (see premier)




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