minister
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(politics) Government official: a head of a government department or a high-ranking diplomatic representative
The Minister of Health announced a new vaccination program to combat the spread of the flu.
(English) The Minister of Health announced a new vaccination program to combat the spread of the flu.
Diplomats met with the foreign minister to discuss the terms of the new trade agreement.
(English) Diplomats met with the foreign minister to discuss the terms of the new trade agreement.
(religion) Clergy: a member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches
The local minister delivered a moving sermon about forgiveness during the Sunday service.
(English) The local minister delivered a moving sermon about forgiveness during the Sunday service.
A hospital minister visited the patients daily to offer spiritual support and comfort.
(English) A hospital minister visited the patients daily to offer spiritual support and comfort.
(assistance) Provide aid: to attend to the needs of someone; to give help or service
The Red Cross volunteers arrived quickly to minister to the victims of the devastating flood.
(English) The Red Cross volunteers arrived quickly to minister to the victims of the devastating flood.
Nurses worked tirelessly throughout the night to minister to the survivors of the train crash.
(English) Nurses worked tirelessly throughout the night to minister to the survivors of the train crash.
Entry ID: en:en:minister · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary