minister — meaning in English

English meaning

• minister noun A politician who heads a government department.
• secretary noun A person who handles correspondence, records, and administrative tasks for a person or organisation.

Senses

minister is used for these senses in English:

• minister (government) A politician who heads a ministry
• secretary (often, capitalized) The head of a department of government.

minister — full definition

1. noun A politician who heads a government department.
2. noun A member of the clergy, especially in a Protestant church, authorized to lead worship and provide pastoral care.
3. verb To attend to someone's needs or provide care and help.

secretary — full definition

1. noun A person who handles correspondence, records, and administrative tasks for a person or organisation.
2. noun A government official in charge of a particular department.

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