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 noun

Etymology

Origin of foreign minister

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Ghana's foreign minister said the social media buzz was a sign that young people were keen to reclaim their cultural roots.

From BBC

Taufic Suleman, a painter and decorator from Ghana, felt "irritated" when the foreign minister announced that IShowSpeed, who grew up in the US but has a Ghanaian mother, had been approved for a passport.

From BBC

Oman’s foreign minister put a positive spin on the talks Friday, claiming they helped “identify areas for possible progress”—as opposed to making progress.

From The Wall Street Journal

A delegation of senior Canadian officials, including Governor General Mary Simon, and foreign minister Anita Anand, are travelling to Nuuk on Friday to formally open Canada's consulate, accompanied by a Canadian Coast Guard ship.

From BBC

“Nuclear talks with the U.S. are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 a.m. Friday,” Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said on social media late Wednesday.

From Barron's

Related Words

• cabinet minister
• secretary of state