minister

minister

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/]

Senses

1. minister (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

Example: The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation.

2. minister (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A person (either a layperson or an ordained clergy member) who is commissioned to perform some act on behalf of the Catholic Church.

3. minister (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A politician who heads a ministry

Example: He was newly appointed to be Minister of the Interior.

Structure of the word

Roots:
  • mey (change, Proto-Indo-European)

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