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

Trump is scheduled to meet Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is also the country's foreign minister, at the White House on Monday.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

Its foreign minister Mohamad Hasan has ruled out lodging a formal diplomatic protest with Indonesia or taking legal action, saying such actions "would mean we were prepared to sever relations".

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

The United Arab Emirates this week formally nominated its former deputy foreign minister, Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, an eye-catching submission designed to capitalize the Middle Eastern nation’s efforts to establish itself as a trusted global mediator.

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

Fischer, on the advice of the RJF Committee, wrote to Iceland’s foreign minister, David Oddsson, and requested a residence permit, which was forwarded to him immediately.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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Related Words

• cabinet minister
• secretary of state

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