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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

Example Sentences

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Vance appeared at a press conference alongside the prime minister, with the events labeled as a “Day of Friendship.”

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga, the son of Fidel and Raul Castro's elder sister, was promoted to deputy prime minister in October.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The party does not expect to form the next Welsh government, but hopes thier policies could form part of negotiations when the Senedd decides who will be the next first minister.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In a highly unusual move, Vance also appeared at a rally for the prime minister, where he called for his reelection.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

He allowed Sela to minister to his wounds, but he secretly stopped taking the herbs and potions to help him sleep.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques