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minister

[min-uh-ster] / ˈmɪn ə stər /
NOUN
person in charge of church
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bishop pastor
STRONG
abbot archbishop archdeacon chaplain clergy cleric clerk confessor curate deacon dean diocesan divine ecclesiastic lecturer missionary monk parson preacher prelate priest rector reverend shepherd vicar
WEAK
clergyperson clerical pulpiteer
NOUN
person high in government
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator aide delegate diplomat envoy executive official secretary
STRONG
agent ambassador assistant consul legate liaison lieutenant officeholder plenipotentiary premier
WEAK
cabinet member prime minister
VERB
help, serve
Synonyms
STRONG
accommodate administer aid answer attend cure doctor foster heal nurse pander remedy succor tend treat
WEAK
be solicitous of cater to do for pander to take care of wait on watch over
Antonyms
STRONG
block deny frustrate harm hinder hurt ignore impede injure neglect obstruct refuse

Example Sentences

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The law would deal "serious punishment" to deter repeat offenders, Cambodian justice minister Koeut Rith told a news conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

KIA, the 73-year-old entity that calls itself the world’s first sovereign-wealth fund, is chaired by Abdulaziz AlMarzooq, the state minister for economic affairs and investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The center-left finance minister offers reforms that have real promise for spurring economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

During an emotional press briefing, local environment minister Till Backhaus said rescuers had "tried everything to give him a chance" and called the situation "an exceptional tragedy".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

And now here I am, sitting in the church, staring at the white spot on my left foot while the minister talks about God and heaven and angels.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish

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