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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.

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

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Germany's foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, on Friday issued his own social media post hailing the Mercosur deal's implementation.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was then Iran’s foreign minister, would sometimes retreat to the back of the room during the nuclear talks and put his head in his hands, pantomiming despair.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

But Iran’s foreign minister eased concerns: “For a period of two weeks,” he wrote that evening, “safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible” within certain limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Its foreign minister said: "We apologise for this incident and to every Christian whose feelings were hurt."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Earlier that evening, the German ambassador to Russia, Count Friedrich von Pourtales, requested a meeting with Russian foreign minister Sergei Sazonov.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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