B2noun formal 2K

Minister

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmɪnɪstər/"]/

Meaning of Minister

a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one

In simple words: A person who leads a church or is part of a government.

Minister in a sentence

• The Minister announced new policies to improve education.
• She was appointed as the Minister of Health last year.
• The government's Minister for Environment addressed climate change at the conference.
• As a Minister of the church, he provided guidance and support to his congregation.
• Every Minister in the cabinet has a specific role to play in the governance of the country.

How to use Minister

Used in formal contexts, often referring to religious leaders or government officials. It's not appropriate for casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'minister' as a 'man in a suit' — they are usually well-dressed.

Related words

Collocations with Minister

• prime
• chief
• principal
• appoint (somebody)
• appoint somebody as
• be named
• resign
• retire
• be accountable to somebody
• minister for
• minister of
• Christian
• Presbyterian
• Protestant
• ordain (somebody)
• ordain somebody as
• preach (something)
• a minister of religion

Synonyms for Minister

• clergyman
• pastor
• official
• leader
• representative

Opposites of Minister

• citizen
• layperson

Common mistakes with Minister

• Confused with 'ministry' which refers to the group or department.
• Using 'minister' as a verb, when it is only a noun.
• Mixing up the roles of a minister in church vs. government.

Frequently asked questions about Minister

What does Minister mean?

A person who leads a church or is part of a government.

What is the definition of Minister?

a senior member of the government who is in charge of a government department or a branch of one

How do you use Minister in a sentence?

The Minister announced new policies to improve education.

Can you give another example of Minister?

She was appointed as the Minister of Health last year.

What are synonyms for Minister?

Common alternatives include clergyman, pastor, official, leader, representative.

What is the opposite of Minister?

Opposite meanings include citizen, layperson.

What words go with Minister?

It commonly pairs with prime, chief, principal, appoint (somebody), appoint somebody as, be named, resign, retire, be accountable to somebody, minister for, minister of, Christian, Presbyterian, Protestant, ordain (somebody), ordain somebody as, preach (something), a minister of religion.

What are common mistakes when using Minister?

Confused with 'ministry' which refers to the group or department. Using 'minister' as a verb, when it is only a noun. Mixing up the roles of a minister in church vs. government.

How do you pronounce Minister?

US: /["/ˈmɪnɪstər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Minister formal or informal?

"Minister" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Minister?

Used in formal contexts, often referring to religious leaders or government officials. It's not appropriate for casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Minister?

"Minister" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.