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See more synonyms for foreign minister on Thesaurus.com (in countries other than the U.S.) a cabinet minister who conducts and supervises foreign and diplomatic relations with other states. Also called, especially British foreign secretary .Compare secretary of state(def 1) . Show More
Origin of foreign minister First recorded in 1700–10
Related forms foreign ministry , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for foreign minister foreign minister foreign secretary
(often capitals) a cabinet minister who is responsible for a country's dealings with other countries US equivalent: secretary of state Show More
Derived Forms foreign ministry , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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