minister (EN)

noun, verb

noun “minister”

1. a government official who is in charge of a ministry or department
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   The Prime Minister announced that she would be the new Minister of Education.
2. a religious leader in a Protestant church who leads services, preaches, and helps people in their community
   The minister baptized the baby during the Sunday service.
3. a diplomat who has a high rank, coming right after an ambassador
   The minister attended the international conference to represent his country in place of the ambassador.

verb “minister”

1. to work as a religious leader in a church, leading worship and other church activities
   Every Sunday, Pastor John ministers to his congregation with heartfelt sermons.
2. to look after someone or something by providing help, care, or support
   The nurse ministered to the sick child with great care and kindness.