minister
Pronunciation:
/ˈmɪnɪstə//ˈmɪnɨstɚ/noun
Definitions
A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.
Example: The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation.
A politician who heads a ministry (national or regional government department for public service).
Example: He was newly appointed to be Minister of the Interior.
At a diplomacy, the rank of diplomat directly below ambassador.
A servant; a subordinate; an officer or assistant of inferior rank; hence, an agent, an instrument.
verb
Definitions
To attend to (the needs of); to tend; to take care (of); to give aid; to give service.
To function as a clergyman or as the officiant in church worship
To afford, to give, to supply.