The principal minister of a ruler or state. / (Canada, often in plural) The prime minister or a provincial or territorial premier.

(Canada) The indigenous peoples of Canada (typically not including Inuit or Metis); Indians. / (Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region.

Alternative form of First Nation

plural of First Nation

An Indian settlement or band. / (Canada, usually in the plural) The indigenous peoples of Canada (not including Inuit or Metis). / (Canada, less common) The indigenous peoples of any country or region.

(usually in the plural) Of or pertaining to a First Nation or the First Nations.

The first rainfall of a season, at the start of spring in cold climates or the end of summer in hot, dry climates.

(military) The second lowest rank of a commissioned officer in the United States Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps, ranking above a second lieutenant and below a captain. The rank of first lieutenant is equivalent to the naval rank of lieutenant junior grade.

(sequence, idiomatic) Firstly; before anything else.

colostrum; beestings