cabinet minister
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cabinet minister
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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Former Conservative cabinet minister Sir David Davis said his website had to be shut down after a suspected cyber attack.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Unlike his predecessor Steenhuisen, who is a cabinet minister and member of parliament, Hill-Lewis has decided not to take up a role in the coalition government and remain as mayor of Cape Town.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
It came after a tip off from House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle that the former cabinet minister may have been planning to travel to the British Virgin Islands.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
The lord advocate has a dual role as Scotland's chief prosecutor, as well as acting as the government's principal legal adviser, a role she performs as a cabinet minister.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
A Union cabinet minister is the focus of attention.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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