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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That, the minster said, is "part of the process" and "entirely legitimate".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
But the prime minster said it was "unacceptable for there to be a legislative bar against people of any faith performing all the functions of my office".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
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
Until now, the prime minster and his allies insisted he would not walk away if one was held but there has been a big question mark over what he would actually do.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
There is also a Decorated crypt beneath the chancel at Wimborne minster, and one of the same date beneath the southern chancel aisle at Grantham.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
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