el
masculine
/miˈnistɾo/
#1225 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
minister
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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