der Kultursenator
Translation
senator for cultural affairs, secretary of culture (in a city-state)
Examples
Der Kultursenator eröffnete die neue Ausstellung.
The senator for cultural affairs opened the new exhibition.
Sie wurde zur neuen Kultursenatorin gewählt.
She was elected as the new senator for cultural affairs.
Grammar Patterns
((as sth.)) as a senator for cultural affairs He works as the senator for cultural affairs.
((to be elected sth.)) to be elected senator for cultural affairs He was elected senator for cultural affairs.
Similar Words
Kulturminister (minister of culture)
Etymology
A compound of 'Kultur' (culture) and 'Senator' (senator). It refers to the head of the cultural department in German city-states.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'senator' for 'culture'. Note that this is a specific political office in Germany.