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deputy minister

British  

noun

  1. (in Canada) the senior civil servant in a government department

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“I think it’s too early to predict what will happen,” said Sri Lanka’s deputy minister of information, Kaushalya Ariyarathne.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The NCAG, headed by former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath, is expected to enter the Gaza Strip once the Rafah crossing reopens.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Gaza native and former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath was earlier tapped to head the governing committee.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

Still, a few weeks after shooting began, Hajjo submitted the first 10 episodes to the censorship board, and the deputy minister, who represented the security agencies, vowed the series would be suspended.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

“It’s a disgrace,” charged the deputy minister of defense, shattering his glasses on the table.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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