minister of state
Britishnoun
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(in the British Parliament) a minister, usually below cabinet rank, appointed to assist a senior minister with heavy responsibilities
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any government minister
Example Sentences
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When Labour regained power in 1974, Hattersley was made minister of state for foreign affairs.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
It has a minister of state for happiness and wellbeing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
On Monday, the UAE's minister of state for international cooperation, Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, lambasted Burhan for demonstrating "consistently obstructive behaviour".
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
Also the minister of state assets, Borys Budka and of development and technology, Krzysztof Hetman, were replaced.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
A podium had been set up in the center for Sayle, the prime minister, his press secretary, and the minister of state for education.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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