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Plural
ministers
1
a trained individual who performs religious ceremonies, leads worship services, or provides spiritual guidance
- The minister delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness during Sunday service.
- The couple asked their minister to officiate their wedding ceremony.
- The minister visited the hospital to offer prayers and comfort to the sick.
- She decided to become a minister after feeling called to serve others through her faith.
- The minister's role extends beyond the pulpit to pastoral care and community outreach.
2
the person who is the head of a specific department within the government, responsible for managing policies, operations, and administration related to that department
- As head of the Department of Finance, the minister oversees the country's economic policies and fiscal management.
- Leading the Ministry of Health, the minister spearheads initiatives to enhance healthcare accessibility and quality nationwide.
- The Prime Minister appoints ministers to head various government departments, forming the cabinet responsible for decision-making and governance.
- The Minister of Education oversees policies related to schools, universities, and educational standards across the nation.
3
a government official who represents their country in another nation, ranking below an ambassador
- The minister to France attended the diplomatic reception.
- Ministers negotiate treaties on behalf of their governments.
- He served as minister in the embassy for five years.
- The minister met foreign officials to discuss trade.
- Ministers report back to their home government on international matters.
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