foreign minister

American  

noun

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

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foreign minister British  

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• foreign ministry
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Etymology

Origin of foreign minister

First recorded in 1700–10

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Example Sentences

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foreign minister

The United Arab Emirates nominated a former deputy foreign minister, Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Earlier this month, Seoul's foreign minister Cho Hyun said Ukraine had sent a message that "included words of apology" over Zelensky's disclosure, but it fell short of "the level" Seoul had in mind.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Iran's foreign minister has also said it is ready to provide "any assistance necessary to facilitate the start of talks" between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Germany's foreign minister said Sunday that Berlin continued to "fully support" Zelensky.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

Yes, urged foreign minister Shigenori Togo, because America’s atomic bomb “drastically alters the whole military situation.”

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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Related Words

• cabinet minister
• secretary of state

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