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minister
[ min-uh-ster ]
noun
- a person authorized to conduct religious worship; member of the clergy; pastor.
- a person authorized to administer sacraments, as at Mass.
- a person appointed by or under the authority of a sovereign or head of a government to some high office of state, especially to that of head of an administrative department:
the minister of finance.
- a diplomatic representative accredited by one government to another and ranking next below an ambassador. Compare envoy 1( def 1 ).
- a person acting as the agent or instrument of another.
verb (used with object)
- to administer or apply:
to minister the last rites.
- Archaic. to furnish; supply.
verb (used without object)
- to perform the functions of a religious minister.
- to give service, care, or aid; attend, as to wants or necessities.:
to minister to the needs of the hungry.
Synonyms: , ,
- to contribute, as to comfort or happiness.
minister
/ ˈɪɪə /
noun
- (esp in Presbyterian and some Nonconformist Churches) a member of the clergy
- a person appointed to head a government department
- any diplomatic agent accredited to a foreign government or head of state
- short for minister plenipotentiary or envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary See envoy 1
- Also called (in full)minister resident a diplomat ranking after an envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
- a person who attends to the needs of others, esp in religious matters
- a person who acts as the agent or servant of a person or thing
verb
- introften foll byto to attend to the needs (of); take care (of)
- archaic.tr to provide; supply
minister
1- A title used in many countries for members of cabinets and similar public officials, who are roughly equivalent to the officials in the United States cabinet. For example, a minister of foreign affairs will have duties similar to those of the secretary of state of the United States.
minister
2- In many Protestant churches , the presiding clergyman. Ministers preach sermons; conduct services; officiate at baptisms , weddings, and funerals; and generally look after the needs of their congregation. Some Protestant churches refer to their clergy as pastors or preachers rather than ministers.
Derived Forms
- ˈԾٱˌ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·i·ٱ verb (used without object)
- ܲ·i·ٱ noun
- ܲd·i·ٱ noun
- ܲ·i·ٱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of minister1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of minister1
Example Sentences
Health boards are expected to push back against the idea, but ministers are expected to argue the new proposal would lead to better planning and value for money.
Local government minister Jim McMahon, who was due to attend the Saturday meeting with Rayner, said they would "press all parties involved to get around the table and come to a resolution".
The MP was as a junior minister under Gordon Brown and was an assistant whip under Tony Blair.
On Thursday, the prime minister warned the global economy was "entering a new era" and said there would "clearly" be an impact on the UK.
It comes after the children's minister urged empty nesters to consider fostering due to a "decline in the number of foster carers to the point of crisis".
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