minister-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: authority figure

Commentary: curate, parson, pastor, rector - a person authorized to conduct religious worship

Examples:
The church on the other side of town has an nice minister.
When I grow up I want to be a minister.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: person

Commentary: government minister - a person appointed to a high office in the government

Examples:
The Minister of Finance is a great guy.

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WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2 4

Sense Number 3: a diplomat

Commentary: diplomatic minister - a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador

Examples:
The Zambian government minister came for a visit last Tuesday.

Mappings:
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 3