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minister in Malay

menteri

/ˈmɪn.ɪs.tə//ˈmɪn.əˌstɚ/

minister in Malay: menteri. In English, minister means a person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

Malay words for minister

politician who heads a ministry
menteri

English meaning of minister

  1. noun A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.
  2. noun A person (either a layperson or an ordained clergy member) who is commissioned to perform some act on behalf of the Catholic Church.
  3. noun A politician who heads a ministry.
  4. noun In diplomacy, the rank of diplomat directly below ambassador.

Full definition of minister

minister in a sentence

  • The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation.
  • He was newly appointed to be Minister of the Interior.

Synonyms of minister

minister in other languages

Questions about minister in Malay

What is the meaning of minister in Malay?
Minister in Malay is menteri.
Apakah maksud minister dalam bahasa Melayu?
Minister: menteri.
What does minister mean in English?
Minister means a person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

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