foreign minister
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of foreign minister
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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Italy reacted angrily on Friday after reported comments by US President Donald Trump mocking Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with the foreign minister cancelling a planned US visit.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
According to the BBC, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, confirmed the end of military operations in a phone call on Iranian state TV, which portrayed the framework deal as a “victory for Iran.”
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
Four more channels also created by Rybar to stoke hatred in the UK disappeared with it, and the photo of Lyukshin with the deputy foreign minister was taken down by a Russian news site.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Vance said it was already signed off electronically, while Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said his country would sign Friday, likely in Switzerland, according to Iran’s state broadcaster.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Fischer, on the advice of the RJF Committee, wrote to Iceland’s foreign minister, David Oddsson, and requested a residence permit, which was forwarded to him immediately.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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