Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ministro
noun
/mɪˈnɪstroʊ/
Definition
A minister; a member of the clergy or a government official.
Examples
- The minister announced new policies to improve education.
- She became a minister in her local church after many years of service.
Meaning
In the context of government, a minister is a high-ranking official who is in charge of a specific department. In religious contexts, it refers to a person who performs religious duties.
Synonyms
- official
- clergyman
- secretary
- leader