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Definition minister in American English

minister noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmɪnɪstər/
1

in some Protestant churches, someone whose job is to lead worship and perform other duties

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2

a member of government who is in charge of a government department

Example

a meeting of trade ministers

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2.1

an official who represents their government in a foreign country, especially someone whose rank is below that of an ambassador

Definition minister in American English