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Meaning of the word ministers in English

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ministers

Noun

1.

a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches.

Synonym:
clergyman clergywoman cleric ecclesiastic pastor vicar rector priest parson father churchman churchwoman curate chaplain divine evangelist preacher reverend padre Holy Joe sky pilot josser
2.

(in certain countries) a head of a government department.

Example:
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Britain's defense minister
Synonym:
cabinet minister secretary of state secretary undersecretary privy counselor politician diwan

Verb

1.

attend to the needs of (someone).

Example:
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her doctor was busy ministering to the injured
Synonym:
tend take care of look after nurse treat see to help assist succor cater to serve wait on accommodate doctor
2.

act as a minister of religion.

Example:
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will these women be permitted to minister as priests?
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