DictionaryRoot: minister
Latin
minister
servant or attendant
Forms
- minister
- ministr- — The longer form used before Latin endings.
Origin
Built from the Latin family of minus, “less,” with an ending indicating a role or position.
Note
A title of subordinate service later developed into one of high public office.
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adjective
ministerial
Relating to government ministers or their offices.
Etymology
Minister developed from servant into a title for a government official. Ministerial describes that official's office, responsibilities, or actions.