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- pronunciation:
- mI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A minister is a person who performs religious services, usually in a church. A minister performs regular services on Sundays and also performs special ceremonies such as weddings.
My parents were married by a minister in a church.
- similar words:
- clergyman, father, missionary, pastor, priest, rabbi
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| definition 2: |
In some countries, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, a minister is a person who is the head of a large government department. In the United States, the word "secretary" is used for this meaning.
The Minister of Education wants to make changes in how the nation's schools are run.- similar words:
- official, prime minister, secretary
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| related words: |
clergy, deputy |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ministers, ministering, ministered |
| definition: |
If someone ministers to other people, they take care of them, People minister to people who are sick, injured, or need emotional or spiritual help.
Nurses minister to those who are sick or hurt.- synonyms:
- care for, serve
- similar words:
- nurse, provide, take care of
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| related words: |
care, serve |
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