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MINISTER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Minister.

How to pronounce minister:

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Minister - as a noun

A person authorized to conduct religious worship

Example: "Clergymen are usually called ministers in protestant churches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curate8minister of religionparson8pastor8rector8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clergyman17man of the clothreverend12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person appointed to a high office in the government

Example: "Minister of finance"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
government minister
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
executive21executive director
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diplomatic minister

The job of a head of a government department

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
public service
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Minister - as a verb

Attend to the wants and needs of others

Example: "I have to minister to my mother all the time"

Work as a minister

Example: "She is ministering in an old parish"

Example Sentences

"The minister delivered a powerful sermon during the church service."
"The prime minister announced new economic policies in a press conference."
"Sheikh Abdullah has been appointed as the foreign minister of the country."
"The minister of education visited the local school to assess its condition."
"The health minister launched a campaign to raise awareness about mental health."
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Word Game Points

Is MINISTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, minister is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MINISTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is MINISTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, minister is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MINISTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MINISTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, minister is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MINISTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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