minister
Translation
minister, vicar
Examples
The Prime Minister will give a speech.
The Prime Minister will give a speech.
The minister led the Sunday service.
The minister led the Sunday service.
Grammar Patterns
((as a government official)) the Minister of ((department)) He is the Minister of Finance.
((as a religious leader)) a minister at ((a church)) She is a minister at the local church.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (government) secretary, official; (religion) pastor, priest, cleric
Etymology
From Latin 'minister' meaning 'servant, attendant'. A minister 'serves' the state or the church.
Memory Tips
Think of a minister as someone who 'administers' to the needs of people, either politically or spiritually.