Chiefly Brit.
See foreign minister.
[1650-60]
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noun, pl ⋯ -taries [count]
Brit : the official in Great Britain and other countries who is in charge of how the country relates to and deals with foreign countries
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the British government minister in charge of the ↑Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Culture:
The full title is Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. It is one of the most important jobs in the government. The Foreign Secretary represents Britain at many international meetings, and discusses foreign policy with the ↑Prime Minister.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.