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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:
clergymanclergywomanclericecclesiasticpastorvicarrectorpriestparsonfatherchurchmanchurchwomancuratechaplaindivineevangelistpreacherreverendpadreHoly Joesky pilotjosser
2.

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

Example:
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Britain's defense minister
Synonym:
cabinet ministersecretary of statesecretaryundersecretaryprivy counselorpoliticiandiwan

Verb

1.

attend to the needs of (someone).

Example:
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her doctor was busy ministering to the injured
Synonym:
tendtake care oflook afternursetreatsee tohelpassistsuccorcater toservewait onaccommodatedoctor
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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