minister
min-is-ter
noun
A member of the clergy, especially in Protestant churches.
"The minister delivered a powerful sermon on Sunday."
verb
To attend to someone's needs; to care for or serve.
"She spent years ministering to the sick."
noun
A senior government official, often leading a department or portfolio.
"The Prime Minister appointed a new Foreign Minister."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: government minister, minister of religion, rector, curate, pastor, parson, diplomatic minister