CEFR B2

minister

noun

Meaning

A high-ranking official in a government department, usually in charge of a specific area of public administration.

Examples

The Minister of Health announced new policies to improve public healthcare.
She served as a foreign minister for five years before becoming president.

Synonyms: official, secretary, cabinet member, envoy

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

minister (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnɪstər/

Definition

A high-ranking official in a government department, usually in charge of a specific area of public administration.

Examples

The Minister of Health announced new policies to improve public healthcare.
She served as a foreign minister for five years before becoming president.
The finance minister presented the annual budget to parliament.

How to Use minister

minister to (someone's needs) (phrasal verb): To provide help or care for someone. — "The volunteers ministered to the refugees' basic needs."
minister of state (collocation): A junior minister in some governments. — "He was promoted to Minister of State for Digital Affairs."

Synonyms of minister

Words with a similar meaning to minister:

Antonyms of minister

Words with the opposite meaning to minister:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary