minister

Meanings

• noun

  A person authorized to perform marriage, administer sacraments, or act as a spiritual advisor or shepherd of a church or sect.

  - "The minister conducted the wedding ceremony."
  - "The minister gave a sermon during the service."

• noun

  A person who is employed to take care of the needs of another person or family.

  - "The minister took care of the elderly woman's daily needs."
  - "The family hired a minister to help with household chores."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɪnɪstə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minister
adviser , despiser , insider , persister , surmiser

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Variants

List of all variants of minister that leads to same result
minister , minister-general , ministers , ministered , ministering , minister plenipotentiary , ministers plenipotentiary , minister resident , ministers resident , minister to , ministered to , ministering to , ministers to , foreign minister , foreign ministers , prime minister , prime ministerial , prime ministers , prime ministership , prime ministerships , prime ministries , prime ministry , sub-minister , sub-ministers , subminister , subministers , super-minister , super-ministers , superminister , superministers

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Etymology

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From Old French 'ministre', meaning 'servant, attendant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'minister' can be traced back to the Old French word 'ministre', meaning 'servant'.

2. In some Protestant denominations, ministers may be referred to as 'pastors' or 'reverends'.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'minister' in English was in the 13th century.

4. Some ministers may also hold secular roles, such as teachers or community leaders.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clergy: A collective term for religious leaders, including ministers, priests, rabbis, imams, and others.

2. Sacrament: A religious rite or ritual, typically involving symbolic actions and the use of specific objects, to convey God's grace or blessings.

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Culture

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In various religious and cultural contexts, ministers play essential roles as spiritual guides, performers of sacraments, and leaders of their respective communities. They may also be involved in charitable work and social services.

How to Memorize "minister"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a religious setting, such as a church or temple, dressed in formal attire and performing a ritual or giving a sermon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'minister' with the image of a spiritual leader or caregiver.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Mom's Involved Nurturing Everyday' to remember the meaning of 'minister' as 'a person who takes care of others'.

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