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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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
"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
"Many of them could be forced to shut down, causing workers, both local and foreign, to lose their jobs," a senior minister of state told parliament in February.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 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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