minister


Definition: Meaning of, minister in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪnɪstə /

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Singular Plural
minister ministers
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  1. a politician who is in charge of a government department, in Britain and some other countries
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  2. a priest in some Christian churches [↪  pastor, vicar]
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  3. someone whose job is to represent their country in another country, but who is lower in rank than an AMBASSADOR
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
minister ministered ministered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
ministering ministers
[intransitive]
  1. to work as a priest
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minister used in phrases

  • Chief Minister (noun)
    1. the elected head of government of a state, a territory or a province
  • First Minister
    1. the most important minister in the Scottish Parliament, similar to the Prime Minister in the UK parliament. The minister is elected by the members of the Scottish Parliament, but would normally be the leader of the largest political party.
  • Prime Minister (noun)
    1. the most important minister and leader of the government in some countries which have a parliament
  • Prime Minister's Question Time
    1. a period of time each week when any member of the British HOUSE OF COMMONS may ask the PRIME MINISTER questions. There are often loud and angry disagreements during Question Time, which are broadcast on radio and television.
  • cabinet minister (noun)
    1. a person who is a member of the cabinet
    2. the job of a senior minister who is a member of the cabinet
  • diplomatic minister (noun)
    1. a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador
  • finance minister (noun)
    1. the minister responsible for state finances
  • foreign minister (noun)
    1. a government minister for foreign relations
  • government minister (noun)
    1. a person appointed to a high office in the government
  • minister of finance (noun)
    1. the minister responsible for state finances
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