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/miˈnistɾo/

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Translation

minister

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Word origin

From Latin minister ('servant, attendant'), related to minus ('less'). The same root gives English minister and administer.

Origin
Latin
Root
minister
English cognates
minister, administer

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralministros

Examples

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The minister spoke this morning about the war.

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The prime minister arrived at the hotel around eight.

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The health minister visited the hospital yesterday.

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Each minister has their own office in the building.

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The minister said he knew nothing about the matter.

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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 3: ministro, pelota, artista and 7 more words.