minister (Meaning)

Wordnet

minister (n)

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

a person appointed to a high office in the government

a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador

the job of a head of a government department

Wordnet

minister (v)

attend to the wants and needs of others

work as a minister

Webster

minister (n.)

A servant; a subordinate; an officer or assistant of inferior rank; hence, an agent, an instrument.

An officer of justice.

One to whom the sovereign or executive head of a government intrusts the management of affairs of state, or some department of such affairs.

A representative of a government, sent to the court, or seat of government, of a foreign nation to transact diplomatic business.

One who serves at the altar; one who performs sacerdotal duties; the pastor of a church duly authorized or licensed to preach the gospel and administer the sacraments.

To furnish or apply; to afford; to supply; to administer.

Webster

minister (v. i.)

To act as a servant, attendant, or agent; to attend and serve; to perform service in any office, sacred or secular.

To supply or to things needful; esp., to supply consolation or remedies.

minister Sentence Examples

  1. The minister delivered a powerful sermon that moved the congregation deeply.
  2. The foreign minister played a key role in negotiating the international treaty.
  3. The finance minister announced budget cuts that drew widespread criticism.
  4. The health minister expressed concern about the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
  5. The prime minister appointed a new minister of justice to oversee legal reforms.
  6. The pastor served as a minister to the local community, providing spiritual guidance and support.
  7. The bishop consecrated the new minister, entrusting them with the sacred duties of the church.
  8. The minister of education implemented sweeping changes to the curriculum.
  9. The minister for Indigenous affairs advocated for the rights of Aboriginal peoples.
  10. The trade minister led a delegation to discuss trade agreements with foreign countries.

FAQs About the word minister

a person authorized to conduct religious worship, a person appointed to a high office in the government, a diplomat representing one government to another; rank

representative, envoy,ambassador, delegate,diplomat, emissary, legate, agent, deputy, consul

layman, secular, layperson,layman, layperson, secular,,lay reader, lay reader, lector

The minister delivered a powerful sermon that moved the congregation deeply.

The foreign minister played a key role in negotiating the international treaty.

The finance minister announced budget cuts that drew widespread criticism.

The health minister expressed concern about the rising number of COVID-19 cases.