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minister

[/ˈmɪnɪstər/]
noun/verbmasculinepl: ministers
ministro
1. A member of a government responsible for a specific department or area of policy
The Minister of Education announced new policies.
O Ministro da Educação anunciou novas políticas.
2. A clergyman or member of the clergy
The minister led the Sunday service.
O ministro conduziu o culto de domingo.
3. A representative or envoy of a country in another country
The minister was appointed as ambassador.
O ministro foi designado como embaixador.
4. (verb) To attend to the needs of someone; to provide care or service
She ministers to the elderly in her community.
Ela cuida dos idosos em sua comunidade.
Synonyms
officialclergyenvoyrepresentativedignitary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ministro
Standard term for government official and clergyman
São Paulo
ministro
No regional variation
Portugal
ministro
Standard term; also used for religious clergy

Related Idioms & Phrases

minister to someone's needs
Prime Minister
Minister of the Crown
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