B2nounpolitics
US/ˈmɪn.ə.stər/
UK/ˈmɪn.ɪ.stə/
a person who leads a government department; also a priest in some Christian churches
In context
The education minister promised more money for rural schools.
The prime minister will meet business leaders tomorrow.
The minister said the new law would protect workers.
Words that go with minister
adjective + noun
- prime ministerThe prime minister gave a speech on TV.
- foreign ministerThe foreign minister visited Japan.
noun + preposition
- minister forShe is the minister for health.
noun + noun
- health ministerThe health minister announced new rules.
verb + noun
- appoint a ministerThe president appointed a new minister.