minister

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪnɪstə/
/ˈmɪnɨstɚ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

Example Sentences
  • The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation.
2 Definition

A politician who heads a ministry (national or regional government department for public service).

Example Sentences
  • He was newly appointed to be Minister of the Interior.
3 Definition

At a diplomacy, the rank of diplomat directly below ambassador.

4 Definition

A servant; a subordinate; an officer or assistant of inferior rank; hence, an agent, an instrument.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To attend to (the needs of); to tend; to take care (of); to give aid; to give service.

2 Definition

To function as a clergyman or as the officiant in church worship

3 Definition

To afford, to give, to supply.