minister

🇺🇸 /ˈmɪnɪstər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
B2

a government leader in charge of a department

The minister announced new policies for education.

B2

a religious leader in some Christian churches

The minister led the Sunday service at the church.

R

a government representative in another country

The minister met with foreign officials to discuss trade.

translation

n. a government leader in charge of a department; a religious leader in some Christian churches; a government representative in another country

Word Forms

Plural ministers