1. noun /ˈmɪnɨstɚ,ˈmɪnɪstə/
a) A person who is trained to perform religious ceremonies at a Protestant church.
The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation.
b) A politician who heads a ministry (national or regional government department for public service).
He was newly appointed to be Minister of the Interior.
2. verb /ˈmɪnɨstɚ,ˈmɪnɪstə/
A newspaper headline: Couple leaves business world to minister to inner-city children
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