minister

[min-uh-ster] / ˈmɪn ə stər /

NOUN

person in charge of church

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bishop pastor

STRONG

abbot archbishop archdeacon chaplain clergy cleric clerk confessor curate deacon dean diocesan divine ecclesiastic lecturer missionary monk parson preacher prelate priest rector reverend shepherd vicar

WEAK

clergyperson clerical pulpiteer

NOUN

person high in government

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administrator aide delegate diplomat envoy executive official secretary

STRONG

agent ambassador assistant consul legate liaison lieutenant officeholder plenipotentiary premier

WEAK

cabinet member prime minister

VERB

help, serve

Synonyms

STRONG

accommodate administer aid answer attend cure doctor foster heal nurse pander remedy succor tend treat

WEAK

be solicitous of cater to do for pander to take care of wait on watch over

Antonyms

STRONG

block deny frustrate harm hinder hurt ignore impede injure neglect obstruct refuse

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The prime minister announced the sanctions had been lifted after talks with President Xi Jinping.

From BBC

All eyes are on Japan’s Lower House election on Sunday, Feb. 8, which could give the prime minister a stronger mandate to implement economic policies.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is, however, registered with the lobbying regulator which forces lobbyists to submits the names of clients for whom it has directly lobbied government ministers.

From BBC

Speaking after bilateral talks in Turkey, Iran's foreign minister says his country is "ready to begin negotiations if they take place on an equal footing, based on mutual interests and mutual respect."

From Barron's

Marion grips my hand, captivated by the words of our prime minister.

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