minister

noun B2

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

The minister addressed the parliament about the new education policy .
The minister announced new policies to improve public education .

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