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deputy minister

British  

noun

  1. (in Canada) the senior civil servant in a government department

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Saab's wife Camilla Fabri, who served as deputy minister for international communication, was also dismissed by Rodriguez in February.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The NCAG, headed by former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath, is expected to enter the Gaza Strip once the Rafah crossing reopens.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Warjiyo’s decision to invite the finance minister to current and future Bank Indonesia board meetings—framed as an effort to “improve coordination”—has drawn attention, especially as the deputy minister attended Wednesday’s meeting, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Indeed, it was later suspended, but not in the way the deputy minister would have liked.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

“It’s a disgrace,” charged the deputy minister of defense, shattering his glasses on the table.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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