minster
Americannoun
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a church actually or originally connected with a monastic establishment.
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any large or important church, as a cathedral.
noun
Etymology
Origin of minster
before 900; Middle English, Old English mynster (cognate with German Münster ) < Vulgar Latin *monisterium, for Late Latin monastērium monastery
Example Sentences
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Alex Norris Home Office minster of state told the Commons the government was "examining every option" and reiterated Ahmed could not be deported unless a 55-year-old law was amended.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Andy Burrows, chief executive of Molly Rose Foundation, said he welcomed the meeting called by the prime minster but said it should not end with more "hollow promises" from tech bosses.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
The Labour minster, with responsibility for climate change, told the Senedd the new law represented "a significant moment in our determination to protect and enhance Wales' environment for this and future generations".
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Faye and his charismatic mentor Ousmane Sonko, whom he appointed as prime minster, have promised to fight corruption at all levels and rebuild institutions.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
Vogelweid, the Minnesinger, When he left this world of ours, Laid his body in the cloister, Under Wurtzburg's minster towers.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 by Various
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