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

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foreign minister

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, said Tehran wants the inbound shipping lane entirely under its control.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Tehran will only move to the next stage of negotiations if Oman agrees to Iran’s Hormuz plan, Iran’s deputy foreign minister said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

At the time, the country’s foreign minister Emil Hurezeanu said that a U.S. official had expressed interest in the case.

From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026

Earlier on Saturday, a French foreign minister described the fires as a "tragedy" but urged tourists not to cancel their travel plans.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 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

Related Words

• cabinet minister
• secretary of state