Pronunciation

/ˈmɪnɪstər/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A high-ranking government official responsible for a specific department or area of public affairs. For example: “The Minister of Finance presented the annual budget.”
  • Also, in certain religious contexts, a person who conducts religious worship and performs other spiritual duties in a Christian church, especially a Protestant one. Example: “The minister delivered a moving sermon on Sunday.”
• Verb (v): To attend to the needs of someone or something; to serve or administer to. Example: “She ministers to the sick in the hospital.”
• Noun (historical): In some monarchies, a member of the cabinet or council that advises the sovereign.

Phrases

• “Cabinet minister”: A senior government official who is a member of the cabinet.
• “Minister to someone’s needs”: To care for or provide what is necessary for someone.
• “The Prime Minister”: The head of government in many countries, especially those with a parliamentary system.

Example Sentences

• Noun (government official): “The new Education Minister will be addressing the nation tonight.”
• Noun (religious context): “The minister officiated the wedding ceremony.”
• Verb: “As a nurse, her role is to minister to the patients’ medical and emotional needs.”

Synonyms

• Official (noun, government context)
• Clergyman/Clergywoman (noun, religious context)
• Serve (verb)
• Administer (verb)
• Care for (verb)