minister

US /-stɚ/
UK /-stɚ/
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1.

a head of a government department in a parliamentary democracy

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The Prime Minister announced new policies.
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She was appointed as the Minister of Education.
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secretarycommissionercabinet member
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a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches

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The minister delivered a powerful sermon.
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She consulted with her local church minister.
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clergymanpreacherpastorreverend
1.

to attend to the needs of (someone)

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The nurses ministered to the sick.
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He ministered to the spiritual needs of his congregation.
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attend tocare forlook afterserve