cabinet minister

noun

1. a member of a governmental cabinet, as in Great Britain.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cabinet minister¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

Phillipson rejected the idea that as a cabinet minister she would have less freedom to challenge the prime minister over government policy.

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No fewer than 10 cabinet ministers are addressing this conference from the main stage on Monday.

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"It's like being England manager," one cabinet minister jokes.

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Other prominent critics include the former Conservative cabinet minister David Davis - who campaigned against Labour's ID card scheme in the 2000s.

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Behind the scenes, several cabinet ministers had also been pushing for recognition, with several of them at risk of losing their seats because of anger over Gaza.

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Related Words

• secretary of state