minister

Definitions

1. noun

   A religious leader in a Protestant church.

   Examples

   • The minister gave a moving sermon on Sunday.
   • She trained for years to become a minister.
2. noun

   A person who does a special job for the Catholic Church.

   Examples

   • He served as a minister of music at the church.
   • She was named a minister of outreach in the parish.
3. noun

   A politician in charge of a government department.

   Examples

   • He was newly appointed Minister of the Interior.
   • The minister of health spoke on the radio.
   ≈minister≈government minister
4. noun

   A diplomat ranking just below an ambassador.

   Examples

   • The minister met officials at the foreign office.
   • She served as minister at the embassy for three years.
5. noun

   In old-fashioned use, a servant or helper.

   Examples

   • The king trusted his minister to carry out his wishes.
   • He was a faithful minister of the lord.
6. verb

   To care for people who need help.

   Examples

   • Volunteers ministered to the sick and elderly.
   • She ministered to the wounded soldiers all night.
7. verb

   To work as a religious leader at a church.

   Examples

   • He ministered at the small parish for twenty years.
   • She ministered to the congregation every Sunday.
8. verb

   In old-fashioned use, to give or supply something.

   Examples

   • He ministered food and drink to the travelers.
   • The land ministers all we need.