minister
Meaning
A minister is a high-ranking government official responsible for overseeing a specific department or area of public policy, such as health, education, or foreign affairs.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "minister" with "ministry," which refers to the department itself rather than the individual.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
minister
visited
the
small
town
this
morning
to
see
a
new
community
center
.
She
walked
through
the
busy
hall
,
greeted
the
staff
,
and
listened
to
volunteers
explain
their
activities
.
Although
the
center
is
still
new
,
many
people
already
use
it
for
classes
,
meetings
,
and
children's
playgroups
.
After
the
tour
,
the
minister
promised
to
support
local
projects
if
they
can
show
clear
plans
and
careful
budgeting
.
Common Phrases
cabinet minister
finance minister
foreign minister
Related Words
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