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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Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's minister of state to the EU, previously told the BBC that "the basis of the legislation" was put in place "in order for everyone to feel safe".
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
It has a minister of state for happiness and wellbeing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Walid Ellafi, Libyan minister of state for communication and political affairs, told local television channel Libya al-Ahrar that the Turkish government informed his government of the incident.
From Barron's ● Dec. 23, 2025
But in 1972, he accepted a job as parliamentary private secretary to the minister of state for employment, the first rung on the ladder to ministerial office.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 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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