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foreign minister

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noun
  1. (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).
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Origin of foreign minister

First recorded in 1700–10
Related formsforeign ministry, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for foreign minister

foreign minister

foreign secretary

noun
  1. (often capitals) a cabinet minister who is responsible for a country's dealings with other countriesUS equivalent: secretary of state
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Derived Formsforeign ministry, noun
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