minister

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die Mitglied einer Regierung ist und in der Regel für ein bestimmtes Ministerium oder einen bestimmten Aufgabenbereich verantwortlich ist.

A noun referring to a person who is a member of a government, typically in charge of a specific department or portfolio.

1. Government officialB1formalpolitical

   A person who is a member of the government and is in charge of a specific department or area of policy.

   Minister

   • The Minister of Education announced new school reforms.
   • She was appointed as the Minister of Health last year.
   • The Prime Minister met with foreign ministers from other countries.

   Synonymecabinet ministersecretarysecretary of state

2. Religious leaderB1formal

   A person authorized to conduct religious worship and perform spiritual duties in some Christian churches.

   Geistlicher

   • The minister gave a sermon on Sunday morning.
   • They asked the minister to officiate their wedding ceremony.
   • The minister visited the sick members of the congregation.

   Synonymechaplainclergymanclericparsonpastorpreacherpriestrectorvicar

• Verb, das bezeichnet, für die Bedürfnisse von jemandem zu sorgen, jemanden zu pflegen oder in einer unterstützenden bzw. offiziellen Funktion zu dienen.

A verb used to indicate the act of attending to the needs of someone, providing care, or serving in a supportive or official capacity.

1. Provide care or serviceB2formal

   To attend to the needs of someone, especially in a caring or supportive role.

   Sich kümmern

   • The nurse ministered to the wounded soldiers.
   • She ministered to her elderly parents with great devotion.
   • Volunteers ministered to the homeless during the winter.

   Synonymeaidassistattendcare forhelpnurtureservetend

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglect

2. Serve as a religious leaderB2formal

   To perform religious duties or provide spiritual guidance.

   Als Geistlicher dienen

   • The priest ministered to the congregation every Sunday.
   • He was called to minister in a small rural church.
   • They ministered to the spiritual needs of the community.

   Synonymeadministerofficiatepastorpreachserve