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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In 2021, when Talon won his second and last term permitted under the constitution, he kept Wadagni at the finance ministry, promoting him to minister of state.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
It has a minister of state for happiness and wellbeing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
"It is what it is and we move on," said Neale Richmond, a minister of state in Ireland's foreign affairs department.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
"Far from inaction, this government has hit the ground running on social care," said Stephen Kinnock, minister of state for care.
From BBC ● May 4, 2025
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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