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minister noun 1 the political head of, or a senior politician with responsibilities in, a government department. See also Secretary of State, Minister of State. 2 a member of the clergy in certain branches of the Christian church. Compare priest. 3 a high-ranking diplomat, especially the next in rank below an ambassador. 4 formal a person acting as agent for another, especially in business. verb (ministered, ministering) intrans 1 formal (especially minister to someone) to provide someone with help or some kind of service; to take care of them. 2 to perform the duties of a religious minister. ministerial adj 1 belonging or relating to, or typical of, a minister or a ministry • ministerial duties. 2 relating to or having executive authority. ministerially adverb.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: French, from Latin minister servant.