foreign minister

noun

1. (in countries other than the U.S.) a cabinet minister who conducts and supervises foreign and diplomatic relations with other states.

foreign minister

noun

1. US equivalent: secretary of state. (often capitals) a cabinet minister who is responsible for a country's dealings with other countries

Other Word Forms

• foreign ministry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign minister¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Related Words

• cabinet minister 
• secretary of state