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minister of state

British

noun

(in the British Parliament) a minister, usually below cabinet rank, appointed to assist a senior minister with heavy responsibilities
any government minister

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It has a minister of state for happiness and wellbeing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

On Monday, the UAE's minister of state for international cooperation, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, lambasted Burhan for demonstrating "consistently obstructive behaviour".

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

"Far from inaction, this government has hit the ground running on social care," said Stephen Kinnock, minister of state for care.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Before that, former minister of state for environment Wee Toon Boon was sentenced to 18 months jail in 1975 for a case involving more than $800,000.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024

A podium had been set up in the center for Sayle, the prime minister, his press secretary, and the minister of state for education.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz

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