foreign secretary

noun

Chiefly British.

1. foreign minister.

Word History and Origins

Origin of foreign secretary¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the concept of reparations for former colonial nations affected by slavery was "not about the transfer of cash".

From BBC

In October 2024, David Lammy became only the second foreign secretary in six years to visit China, where he said Beijing and London should "find pragmatic solutions to complex challenges".

From BBC

In October 2024 David Lammy became only the second foreign secretary in six years to visit China, where he said Beijing and London should "find pragmatic solutions to complex challenges".

From BBC

The former foreign secretary was accused by some in the crowd of allowing antisemitism to increase during Labour's time in government.

From BBC

Before being made foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper ordered home officials to look into how courts used laws that halted deportations on torture grounds.

From BBC

Related Words

• cabinet minister 
• secretary of state